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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
4/17/2020
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon/Chalk Creek Ridgeline
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Stunning day on the eastern front!
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Sunny slopes felt the strong sunshine early in the day, but my partner and I were able to squeak out some turns on this east facing slope above before it took on heat.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Red Flags Comments
Some recent storm snow avy activity noted on steep, wind drifted slopes, but not particularly widespread and limited to terrain above treeline.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Once initiated, new snow sluffs fanned out and entrained snow on steep slopes, but that avy problem is easy to manage with terrain choices.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Cloud cover and cool temps kept a lid on most damp activity.
Comments
The range is fat and white... and a go-anywhere base offers endless objectives.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate