Observation: Chalk Creek
Observation Date: 
03/24/2017
Observer Name: 
Craig Gordon

Region:

  • Uintas
Location Name or Route: 
Chalk Creek
Weather
Sky: 
Clear
Wind Direction: 
North
Wind Speed: 
Light
Weather Comments: 
Stunning day inthe mountains with 4"6" of dense snow found in upper elevation terrain
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth: 
6"
New Snow Density: 
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions: 
Dense Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments: 

Nice little reset for the eastern front.

Frosted trees and shallow cream.

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments: 
No huge red flags today. Snowpack very predictable and well behaved.
Avalanche Problem #1
Type: 
Wind Slab
Trend: 
Same
Problem #1 Comments: 


A few shallow wind slabs, but these are spotty at best. Bigger concern are the ginormous corni that are breaking naturally.

Today's Observed Danger Rating: 
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating: 
Low
Snow Profile Coordinates: 
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