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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
12/22/2024
Observer Name
W. Shirey
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Wolf Creek Pass
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Riding was shallow but really nice on low angle North aspects where the wind didn't get to it.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Top to bottom facets.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Normal Caution
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southeast
Elevation
9,300'
Slope Angle
18°
Comments
Fist hard facets through.
HS 60
ECTN
-Chained facets 10 cm to ground
-Large temp gradient in the top 10 cm
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
Coordinates