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Observation: Mid Weber Canyon

Observation Date
3/4/2024
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Mid Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Mid Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Wind transporting lots of snow right along mid and upper elevation ridges.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
16"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Excellent, low density, cold powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Lots of snow transport
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
No shortage of storm snow avaialable for transport. I found very sensitive, yet shallow fresh drifts and corni near mid and upper elevation ridges.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Very nice snowpack on either side of the compass, though the sunnies were a little scratchy underfoot.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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