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Observation: Chalk Creek

Observation Date
3/23/2025
Observer Name
Joey Manship/Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Kitter Creek
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Mostly cloudy skies cleared early in the day only to return as we wrapped up our tour around 3:00.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Joey and I felt solid dipping our toes into the waters of bigger terrain. We're not center-punching big, committing lines, but we are nibbling on the edges and getting a feel for how the snow is reacting before diving head first.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
We were on the lookout for recent drifting and avoided fat, rounded pillows of snow.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Cornice
Problem #1 Comments
Corni are huge and guarding entrances to big game hunting.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate