Observation Date
2/8/2024
Observer Name
Manship & Shirey
Region
Uintas » Mirror Lake Environs
Location Name or Route
Hwy 150/ Mirror Lake Highway
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Weather Comments
No much wind but periods of heavy snowfall. Upper elevations north of HWY 150 picked up over 6" today.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Lots of snow brings on stress to the snow pack. Although trending in the right direction there is still weak snow at the ground underneath a hard slab.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
We noted dry loose avalanches on a variety of aspects and elevations.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Poor structure still exists in our snowpack with weak faceted snow at the ground.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
10,000'
Slope Angle
15°
Amazing riding conditions out there on all aspects and elevations. Despite recent winds the snow that has fallen today fell with little wind in the area we traveled. In sheltered upper elevation areas there is nearly 2 meters of snow currently.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
