Observation: Mill Hollow

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

Nothin' but clear skies, light winds, and shallow fresh pow. The bluebird sang a beautiful song today :)

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

8"

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

Low density snow on a mostly supportable base. Not a spongy as the Wasatch, but excellent Uinta riding and turning conditions.

Red Flags

Red Flags

Cracking

Collapsing

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

From subtle to rolling thunder, collapses and questionable snow structure are definitely the big red flag clues.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Problem #1 Comments

Last Friday's snow, water, and wind continues to test the strength of the weak snow (PWL) created during the mid November dryspell.

Snow Profile