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Observation: Haystack

Observation Date
3/9/2022
Observer Name
Weston Shirey
Region
Uintas » Haystack
Location Name or Route
Haystack
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Storm total appeared to be about 64cm and we received about 5" between 10am -1pm. The wind was very strong up high and set up the snow way more densely then down low.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Skiing conditions were terrible. There was a definite upside down feeling and couldn't ski steep enough safe terrain. We got up to about 32-33 degrees slopes and still wasn't steep enough to ski with auguring in.
I heard multiple loud woomfs on the skin track.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
63-65cm of new snow on top of a weak crust layer with loose facets underneath.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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