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Observation: Middle Fork Weber River

Observation Date
1/13/2024
Observer Name
D. Poirier
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Middle Fork Weber River
Location Name or Route
Middle Fork Weber River trailhead
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
We were out here over NYE and observed the faceted snowpack (which wasnt reactive at the time since there was no slab present.) Now there's a substantial slab that's growing with these currrent storms.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,100'
Comments
CT showed dangerous and touchy faceted base of snowpack. ECTP14 showed problematic meltfreeze crust that a slab can propagate across.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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