I think the winds and points north of the Uintas are way behind the Uintas because they have had a cool and overcast spring and early summer.
That's what I do sometimes too. I also use it to determine how crowded a place usually is. Great resource.Instagram is a good way to see current conditions. Just do a search on the cirque or whatever lake you want to hit and you can see people's recent pictures and posts from that area.