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Observation: Duchesne Ridge

Observation Date
3/15/2024
Observer Name
Staples & Gile
Region
Uintas » Duchesne Ridge
Location Name or Route
Duchesne Ridge
Weather
Wind Direction
East
Weather Comments
East winds reshaping the snow at ridge tops and putting drifts in abnormal places
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
We were able to find a few recent drifts that would crack.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
It's all about the wind which has been forming very dense drifts in odd places. Unsure how long these winds will keep blowing. As soon as they stop transporting snow, this problem will stabilize.
Comments
Photo of Neely Bowl near Wolf Creek Pass. It is able to get wind drifted snow from most directions except north.
Video of winds blowing upslope and eroding cornices. The true amount of snow moving isn't represented well in the video but it was like having a snow gun from a ski area blowing snow all day.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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