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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
1/12/2023
Observer Name
Craig
Region
Uintas » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Sunny, warm day on the eastern front. Solars took on heat, polars are cold and creamy.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Snow structure still the wild card
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Feels like we're turning the corner, but I'm steering clear of thin rocky terrain and slopes I know avalanched earlier in the season
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem #2 Comments
Breaking naturally, strong west-northwest winds created very sensitive corni along the leeward side of mid and upper elevation ridges.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable