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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
1/1/2022
Observer Name
Craig
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Winds blowing along the high ridges, but lose a little elevation and despite the cold temps, it was quite pleasant in the sun :)
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Deep... the Uinta's got pasted and the range is white! Great storm for the eastern front!
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Can't ignore the big water stacking up on a red flag snow structure, particularly on mid and upper elevation shady slopes.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
I avoided travel on mid and upper elevation shady slopes because I don't trust them just yet.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #2 Comments
Winds moved snow around, creating sensitive drifts along the high ridges where I saw a few cornices break and trundle down on the slopes below, but they didn't trigger any slides.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate