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Observation: Iron Mine

Observation Date
3/23/2024
Observer Name
Staples
Region
Uintas » Iron Mine
Location Name or Route
Iron Mine Mtn
Weather
Weather Comments
Cloudy and spitting snow
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
Pretty rugged conditions on most aspects. High north facing still has some soft snow with a soft ice crust on top that is still rideable.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
New snow coming overnight will likely get blown around and make some soft slabs of wind drifted snow. None today to worry about.
Comments
Deep strong snowpack. On high north facing, some of the old powder under a soft ice crust is a little bit faceted (weak) but shouldn't really be a problem.
Photo below showing snow conditions on north facing slope at 9800'. Tonight's anticipated 4-5" of snow will go a long way to improve conditions.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates