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Observation: Wolf Creek Bowl

Observation Date
11/22/2023
Observer Name
Staples
Region
Uintas » Wolf Creek Bowl
Location Name or Route
Wolf Creek Pass
Weather
Weather Comments
Clear, cold skies. Decent rime event with the weekend's storm evident in the trees
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
Only about 6-8" at the most in this area above 9400' which is both a good thing and a bad thing. Only a dusting of snow below 9000 ft. See photo below.
Bottom 3" of snow faceted
Crust in middle
Top 3" of newer snow was already faceting and loose.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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