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Observation: Weber Canyon Environs

Observation Date
2/8/2024
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Weber Canyon Environs
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
After a few days of raging weather, I caught a break in the action, scored some amazing snow, and while little glimpses of sun helped me retain my tan... it felt like a mid winter day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
14"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
I took my own advice, avoided avalanche terrain , and found glorious skiing on low angle spines facing the south half of the compass.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Recent winds all over the map were my main concern
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
I wanted to see what lower elevation shady slopes looked like after avalancing early in the mid January cycle. The slope above avalanched 1/12/24 failing on mid Dec NSF and a layer of SH. On this slope, the snow structure has come full circle and ECT's produced negative results.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #2 Comments
Winds blew up high and viz was less than ideal, so I opted for lower elevation, sheltered terrain.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable