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Observation: Duke Bowl

Observation Date
1/7/2017
Observer Name
Michael Janulaitis
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » South Fork Weber River » Duke Bowl
Location Name or Route
Duke
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Southeast
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Calm wind in the morning with moderate SE wind later in the day transporting snow.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

Light powder down low in sheltered terrain. Up high dense supportable snow. Go anywhere snow pack today. A life long local rider shared with me today it's the best snow he's seen in 10 years.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
We saw one natrual slide that occured on steep north facing terrain at 10,000. It was approximately 175 feet wide and appeard to have stepped down into some deeper snow.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
10,500'
Slope Angle
24°
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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