Observation Date
2/1/2022
Observer Name
Manship
Region
Uintas » Mt. Watson
Location Name or Route
Mt Watson Area
Comments
Traveling in some zones north Mt Watson we found some good snow that made travel smooth and fast. On shaded sheltered terrain we found soft powder snow. This powder snow is largely faceted, recrystallized snow. Coverage seemed to be pretty good overall but there are thin areas and snow is needed.
Many aspects with solar tendencies have a crust. In the upper elevations especially near mountain passes there was significant wind affect that made riding difficult. We noted some old wind slab avalanches on some of the higher peaks that likely ran in the last wind event.
We didn't dig, but upon getting stuck we did not some weaker, less dense snow at the bottom of the pack in certain areas.
Photo below showing wind affect in the alpine.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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