Observation Date
12/28/2024
Observer Name
Mike J
Region
Uintas » Hoyt's Peak
Location Name or Route
Hoyt
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
A warning day with light snow in the morning, moderate SW winds in the afternoon prior to some graupel then later moderate snow.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Storm totals are around one foot with deep wind deposits in the meadows. On the south side, the snow was dense and supportive on skis.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Elevation
10,000'
Slope Angle
28°
Comments
I dug on the south-side today at 10k, 28 degrees. My ECT collapsed and propagated on my 8th tap but didn’t have enough energy to fall, ECTP 8 SC Q2. The soft slab on top was cohesive.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
