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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
3/29/2024
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Nice day in the Uintas with a shallow refresh, delivering great riding conditions.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Northerly winds delivered a little wind-pat and textured snow in big open terrain
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Not particularly significant, but a few pockets observed in steep, wind drifted terrain.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Above treeline a few shallow drifts and growing corni noted
Comments
Hot-pow... yesterday's storm snow took on heat in a heartbeat
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate