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Observation: LMF Drainage

Observation Date
2/24/2019
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » LMF Drainage
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Started out calm day, but Uinta wind made its presence known and began cranking in the 30's and 40's by mid day, rapidly changed the landscape and the avy danger.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Slabs formed rapidly on the leeward side of upper elevation ridges and around terrain features like chutes and gullies
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Recent big cornice triggered avy in Chalk Creek is a good reminder that shallow zones remain suspect.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
While this avy was triggered by a natural cornice fall, it confirms my suspicions that there are plenty of save places to ride, but find a weakness in the pack and all bets are off.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
The Uinta's are fat and white and soft creamy snow is still found on wind sheltered slopes.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable