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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
2/23/2023
Observer Name
Katz
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,500'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments
In between herding sheep and filming a movie today I found time to ski in upper Weber Canyon. I dug in an area of relative shelter, hoping to find something interesting. Eureka! Upon excavation, even prior to inspection, it became apparent that hiding beneath the recently formed crust were faceted grains. Attached is the pit. Propagation! As for the wind slabs, I looked, but didn't really find any. The most snow I was able to get moving cracked as my machine passed over it, on a wind drifted service road.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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