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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
3/12/2022
Observer Name
St Jeor
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Weber canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Temps above freezing. @ 8500ft.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
To start the day snow on the north half of the compass was quite good. As temps climbed even the shaded areas started to show signs of heating. The south half of the compass was a mixed bag of solid and breakable crusts.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
I can’t remember a time that I’ve seen more red flags in one ride. We observed widespread cracking and collapsing. Avalanches were easily triggered on any test slope steeper than 30 degrees.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Everything we observed today was failing on the buried Jan/Feb NSF below a 4F slab.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable