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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
2/10/2020
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
M&M Drainage
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Weather not affecting snow stability
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Big, open, upper elevation terrain taking a hit from recent winds, but wind sheltered terrain offers soft, creamy snow
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Red Flags Comments
No new avy activity where I traveled.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Feels like wind slabs are glued into place.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #2 Comments
Where the pack is deep, it's bomber. Here, Dave Kikkert looks at a homogenous pack measuring 174 cm... see profile below. Still leery of steep rocky terrain and repeaters.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,900'
Slope Angle
30°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate