Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date

1/3/2013

Observer Name

Region

Uintas

Location Name or Route

Weber Canyon

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Speed

Calm

Weather Comments

No wind. Temps in the mid twenties at 10,000 ft.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

Soft, creamy, re-crystallized powder. Ski penetration - 6". Snow surface beginning to facet. More developed facets at lower elevations.

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Red Flags Comments

NNE winds from Jan. 2 loaded lee slopes.

Comments

Traveled from 7500-10,200. Skied NW aspects up to 35 degrees. CT tests showed a weakness in the upper 10" of snow failing CT11-15 Q1 and ECTP12 Q1 on small facets. Test pit at 9900 ft., NW aspect, 31 degree slope. Rime crust breaking down and interface between it and basal facets gaining strength.

Two natural releases from yesterday's wind loading. Happened late in the day on Jan 2 or early morning Jan. 3.

CT test failing on small facets.

Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

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