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Observation: Chalk Creek

Observation Date
2/11/2023
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Upper Chalk Creek
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Low energy day... flat light turned to filtered sunshine
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Recent winds scorched vast swaths of terrain in the alpine
But shallow, creamy snow is found on wind sheltered slopes.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
I think our wind loading issues are a done deal
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Problem #1 Comments
Some faceted snow that was last weeks loud powder is about the only thing on my radar... but I think that's even a stretch as those grains are gaining strength and rounding rapidly.
Settled snow depths average 200 cm. Yup, we've got an amazing snowpack... get out and get after it!
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low