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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
3/22/2024
Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Whitney Basin/Double Hill, Moffit Peak
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Mostly clear skies with clouds building throughout the afternoon and generally light soutwest winds along the ridge line. Temperatures were pleasant and did not get too warm.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
A decent refreeze last night and some firm riding conditions this morning before things softened some, but the snow stayed a little on the firm side today. On due north facing slopes dense soft snow is still around, but it was very aspect dependent.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags in my travels today.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Increasing Danger
Comments
Not a lot going on from my observations in the Whitney area today. There are lots of tracks on slopes and riders have been getting into steep terrain around the compass.
The spring melt is on down at the trailhead, but overall there is great snow coverage right now.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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