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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
11/15/2024
Observer Name
Katz
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Observation period 0800-1200. While the clouds were visible over the wasatch, the Uinta morning was reminiscent of yesterday's high pressure, with the exception of increased, gusty winds generally from the south. (See attached photo of wind affected snow)
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
See attached photo of cracking wind board.
Snow Profile
Elevation
7,900'
Comments
Though conditions are still broadly too shallow for much recreating, a walk up high revealed the difference between snow depths observed yesterday (20241114) at 9100' in an area of relative shelter. Up high, on an exposed E face at 10,000', snow totals were a mere 10-30cm, likely due to E winds from 20241106.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates