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Observation: Red Creek

Observation Date
12/28/2022
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Bob Merrill
Region
Uintas » Red Creek
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Weather not effecting snow stability, rather... it made for improved skiing conditions
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
20"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Starting dense and spongy, the storm snow decreased in density and the 6" of fluff on top was the bonus, in your face topper.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Localized collapsing and questionable snow structure kept us on low angle terrain facing the south half of the compass with no overhead hazard.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The PWL is teetering on the edge. And while we aren't seeing widespread natural avalanches, signs like booming collapses and poor snow structure suggest the writing is on the wall with additional snow, water, and wind.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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