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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
1/9/2014
Observer Name
evan caplis
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
New snow seems to just beginning to consolidate into a slab on top of the rhyme crust layer today. CT tests were breaking out with a Q2 quality shear at the level of the rime crust. Not much was affected any deeper by the new snow. yet. These observations were made in lightly tree'd areas, NE, about 30 degree slopes at around 9000 ft.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,200'
Slope Angle
30°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable

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