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Observation: Whitney Basin

Observation Date
1/28/2022
Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Whitney Basin
Location Name or Route
Whitney Basin
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Clear and nice today with no clouds, no wind and still good snow conditions.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
The new snow from early this week went a long way to help smooth out some old tracks and tired snow. Found some damp snow on south facing slopes with the warm temperatures and still cold loose faceted snow on the shady side.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Comments
1. The few inches of new snow early this week helped smooth out some old tracks and refresh the conditions out there.
2. South facing slopes getting a little thin in places, but still holding onto some snow.
3. There was not a cloud to be found anywhere today, just clear skies and calm winds.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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