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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
1/2/2022
Observer Name
W. Shirey
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Cold, clear, calm, and superb riding conditions. Days like this is why we do what we do.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Powder with small surface hoar developing on mid elevations.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
The PWL was slighlty chained faceted grains. I couldn't wake the dragon in my ECT. I am optimistic that we are headed in the right direction but the problem will still take a long time to heal. This next storm could tip the scales in the short term but will hopefully be a blessing mid term.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,200'
Slope Angle
25°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
Coordinates