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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
2/24/2015
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Weather not changing the snow stability
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments

You wouldn't know it judging by the south facing terrain near the trailhead, but cold snow awaits on upper elevation shady slopes.

Got into some of the bigger terrain in mid Weber Canyon. Snowpack is solid and for the moment.. it's about as green light as it gets in the western Uinta's.

Red Flags
Red Flags Comments
No red flags
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem #1 Comments

Weak surface snow could be a player if buried by the next series of storms.

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