Observation Date
11/30/2024
Observer Name
Ted Scroggin
Region
Uintas » Bald Mountain
Location Name or Route
Bald Mt.
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Cool this morning with pleasant temperatures this afternoon if you were in the sun. Northwest winds at times were brisk.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Nice surface snow that is starting to weaken, there were some crusted conditions on the sunny slopes and firm wind slabby snow in the exposed terrain. Conditions are still thin and it looks better than it is.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Early season red flags with weak sugary snow making up the bottom of the snow pack and winds are building a hard slab on top of the existing surface in the wind zone.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Cold clear weather should continue to keep the snow pack weak and shallow.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Winds from the south yesterday and northwest winds today have been finding loose snow to blow around and are creating some dense wind slabs in the exposed terrain.
Snow Profile Comments
Took a quick trip to the " ice box" for a look around. The shady side of Bald Mt. this time of year is a little on the cool side and the northwest wind made for some chilly conditions. Still need a few good storms here to cover the large rocks.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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