Observation: Wolf Creek Pass

Observation Date

11/21/2025

Observer Name

Katz/Applegarth

Region

Uintas » Wolf Creek Pass

Location Name or Route

Highway 35 Environs

Weather

Sky

Broken

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

Sky cover was largely observed to be scattered before a layer of fog rolled in at around 1400 hour. Winds were about as calm as they can be in the Uinta. Evidence of previous SE winds was present, however (photo attached, pole basket facing SE)

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

4" of new snow began the day with a dazzling layer of 4-8mm surface hoar atop (photo attached) - this was preserved everywhere by lack of overnight winds, but did melt off of all solars by the afternoon.

Snow Profile

Aspect

North

Elevation

9,500'

Slope Angle

25°

Comments

Travels up Hwy 35 revealed a strikingly elevation dependent snowpack, with almost no snow observed below ~9000' (see photo from Mill Hollow Ranger Stn) Yesterday's (20251120) snowfall likely was liquid rain below this level for a time. Additionally, the snowpack is very location dependent (see attached photo from Duchesne ridge facing south), and largely limited to Wolf Creek Pass at the moment. A snow profile from near Wolf Creek reveals a snowpack strengthened by the recent moisture, and the basal ice provides some amount of ease of travel as well.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

None

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

None

Coordinates

Observation: Wolf Creek Pass

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