Utah Avalanche Center Website Question

[NewMTNsldr]

With all of the awareness around avalanche safety and training I am almost a little embarrassed to ask this question about the web site. First off, contrary so some, I do know how to read. So knowing the danger isn’t the issue. However I have no clue as how to interpret the dang compass circle thingy to that shows up to the left of the conditions description. Can some one please help me understand what the h e l l that represents.

 

[JedInUtah]

With all of the awareness around avalanche safety and training I am almost a little embarrassed to ask this question about the web site. First off, contrary so some, I do know how to read. So knowing the danger isn’t the issue. However I have no clue as how to interpret the dang compass circle thingy to that shows up to the left of the conditions description. Can some one please help me understand what the h e l l that represents.

It represents the direction the the aspect or slope is facing and relative elevation.

The compass markers are on there indicating the direction that the slope faces where you will find that danger.
So your North to Northeast facing slopes at lower elevation (outside ring) have moderate danger. Your South to Southwest facing slopes at low elevation have a low danger.
Your upper elevations.....(inner rings) have a Considerable danger all around.
Your upper elevations that face North to Northeast have pockets of High danger.

Hope that makes sense. Someone may be able to explain a little clearer.

 

[NewMTNsldr]

That pretty much does it. I wasn't sure what the rings represented. Thank you for clearing that up for me.

 

[Chief]

It's not about slope!! It's about the trees...

If you read the advisory there is a key: outer ring is below treeline; middle ring near treeline and inner ring above treeline.

http://utahavalanchecenter.org/advisory/uintas

 

[NewMTNsldr]

Thanks Chief, while it is true I can read, I obviously cant navigate a website. I looked for this ledgend and couldnt find it.

 

[JedInUtah]

Thanks for the clarification chief. I knew it had to do with elevation, but didnt know they tied it to treeline.

And you stated it perfectly for the conditions "Its not about the slope.....its about the trees."

 

[uac]

Good question on what we refer to as the "Danger Rose". We've been meaning to compile a quick tutorial on how to read it but haven't been able to do it yet. Justdooit_utah explained it pretty well. Here's a bit more from another web site.

Brett Kobernik

 

[Rock Star]

great question and even better explainations. I look at it daily but now I'll understand it better. I do now a compass and GPS for altitude. I also stick to the parking lot. almost

 

[Rubyredvet]

great question and even better explainations. I look at it daily but now I'll understand it better. I do now a compass and GPS for altitude. I also stick to the parking lot. almost

What's wrong with the parking lot? That's the place to meet all the chicks.

 

[Pastor]

I really appreciate all of this information.

I did not realize that the rings represented elevation.

This is a good thread.

 

[phatty]

What's wrong with the parking lot? That's the place to meet all the chicks.

kevco doesnt count as a chic.. well maybe he does i guess?

 

[snowrodeo]

he likes to be the chick

least, thats what i heard?????