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Observation: Chalk Creek

Observation Date
3/21/2025
Observer Name
Craig
Region
Uintas » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Chalk Creek
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Thought we were gonna get skunked with poor light and a fast moving storm, but it turned out the morning weather was a teaser.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Visiting Canyons Village Avy Forecaster, Tyler St. Jeor and I, felt comfortable with snow stability today as we began stepping into steeper, more committing terrain. The result... cold, creamy turns on a solid, well tested, surfy base.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Thought we'd find more widespread drifting, but it was pockety and not well connected.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
See above
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #2 Comments
Feels like we're rounding the corner.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate