Observation Date
1/13/2015
Observer Name
jg
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Overcast skies most of the day but became slightly broken mid afternoon for a short time.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

About 10"-16" of new snow. It seemed that snow totals were a bit higher at lower elevations. There was at least as much snow at 8K as there was at 10K. Slightly wind effected snow in upper elevation, wind exposed terrain.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Nothing alarming where I was traveling.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

Increasing danger due to heat and sun effect.

Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,800'
Slope Angle
29°
Comments

Traveled from 7400ft-10,200ft., north half of the compass, slopes angles to 34°. Mostly stable snow where we traveled. Pit tests highlighted some weak interfaces but no alarming results from CT's and ECT's. Forecasted high pressure with clear skies and warm temps will be something to keep a close eye on in the next few days. Moderate to considerable danger tomorrow depending on the intensity of the sun and and the aspect you are traveling on.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate