Observation Date
2/11/2025
Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Whitney Basin
Location Name or Route
Whitney Basin/Moffit Peak
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Cold temperatures all day with calm to light northwest winds and light snow fall only adding up to about an inch or so while I was out.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Looked like around 8-10" of new snow from last weeks storm at the trailhead and a solid foot and a half for some of the upper elevations in the Whitney Basin. The conditions have greatly improved with the recent snow and it is easy moving around on a good supportable base.
Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No boxes checked for my travels today, although following the forecasts and observations, the snow pack is still producing avalanches on persistent weak layers.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Visibility was a little limited today and could not see a lot of terrain. It felt like the snow pack handled the new snow fairly well outside of the problem areas where conditions are thin and rocky.
Comments
Really nice conditions with a foot of new snow and a solid base made for great riding and turning. I kept things simple and mellow today enjoying the snow and moving around low angle terrain.
The north side of Moffit Peak has that thin rocky look to it right now and has likely seen some avalanche activity this season.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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