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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
2/7/2024
Observer Name
Mike J
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Western Uinta Front
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Cracking
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Comments
I got out late this afternoon for a few laps below 9k. I wasn't planning on writing up a report, however, I was in this north facing upper 20 degree terrain at 8700ft skinning when I collapsed this large soft slab that propagated over 100 ft. Snow was coming down wet and dense but was supportive on skis.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High