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Observation: Gold Hill

Observation Date
3/12/2022
Observer Name
Davis, Nasetta
Region
Uintas » Gold Hill
Location Name or Route
Gold Hill-Humpy Creek
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Cracking
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The PWL from the Jan-Feb drought is alive and well. We performed a ECT on a NE facing slope near Windy Peak at around 9,000 feet. ECTP 11 (11 taps on the shovel) resulted in full propogation at about 2' in depth on the old snow/new snow interface.
Comments
Our route today took us through Gold Hill basin, Whitney Reservoir, Double Hill and Humpy creek. Along our route we encountered several avalanches that appeared to be naturally triggered from the last storm and one possibly sled triggered. All of the slides appeared to have broke on the drought layer facets that formed in Jan and Feb.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable