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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
3/27/2024
Observer Name
Mike J
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Hoyt Peak
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Comments
I got back up to Hoyt today and discovered the remaining hang fire, skiers right, from the slide I triggered on Sunday had naturaled overnight mid-storm. Much of the remaining steep terrain, skiers left, had also sluffed out naturally. I was able to put in a small ski cut at the top of the line I slide out on Sunday and get the remaining snow to run out exposing a melt-freeze crust. With our deep snow pack and much of the new snow mitigated, I was able to safely ski the main line.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate