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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
3/15/2016
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Winds at both mid and upper elevations creating very tender cornices and shallow soft slabs, breaking within the storm snow. Entraining more snow than you might expect in steep, sustained terrain.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Nice shot o' snow for the eastern front. 10" of snow with .90 H2O

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Soft slabs confined to mid and upper elevation leeward terrain. Very manageable and predictable.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments

See above

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate