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Observation: Chalk Creek

Observation Date
4/2/2024
Observer Name
Craig
Region
Uintas » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Upper Chalk Creek
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Stunning day!
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Most terrain took on heat, but high northerlies kept their cool, delivering cold, creamy snow.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Sunday's storm snow and wind delivered a one-two punch and there was a significant avy cycle on steep, leeward slopes in the windzone. Yesterday's heat produced some minor damp dribblers
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Easily managed with slope angle and terrain choices, yesterday I was able to initiate shallow sluffs on sustained, steep slopes.
I noted a few moist dribblers cascading from steep rocky terrain, triggered shallow sluffs on nearby slopes during my exit at about 13:00 hours
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Triggered naturally during Sunday's intense storm, this is a meaty piece of snow in Upper Chalk Creek I observed from an opposing ridgeline. While there may be an old lingering drift or two in the alpine... I think they're glued in place and becoming harder to trigger.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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