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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
1/14/2013
Observer Name
L Wagner
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Weather Comments
Very cold
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Creamy, smooth powder. Some surface hoar developing at upper elevations.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Only had a single collapse. Near surface facets remain very weak.
Comments
Hand pits and snow pits failing on new snow/faceted old snow interface. ECTP 7-10 Surface hoar forming in upper elevations. No rime crust noted in this area. Did not see any recent avalanche activity.