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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
11/14/2024
Observer Name
Katz
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Mill Hollow
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Calm wind and sunny skies observed. Snow surfaces picked up heat in the afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
A variety of snow conditions can be found at different aspects and elevation. Cold powder is still located in select upper elevation, shaded, sheltered terrain. (See attached photo of wind affected snow in the wind zone). Snow depths range from 20-40cm in most areas, though lower elevation solar aspects are entirely dirt.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,100'
Slope Angle
23°
Comments
Relative to the northern Uinta's higher elevation zones, Mill Hollow is shallow, with just 40cm in sheltered areas. The snowpack is predictably weak throughout, and layers are becoming harder to differentiate relative to deeper snowpacks.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
Coordinates