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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
2/27/2015
Observer Name
jg
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Temps in the low 20's at 9K and low teens at 10K. Overcast skies early in the day with periods of in and out fog made way for broken skies the later part of the day. A trace to .25" of new snow during the day. Winds were generally light from the WSW, drifting snow at times.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Nice.

Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
10,100'
Slope Angle
32°
Comments

Snowy and wintry at times today.

The newest snow since last weekend fell on weak faceted snow. This will be the layer to watch if we get more water weight on the pack.

Traveled mostly the north half of the compass. In the area traveled the snowpack was stable and well behaved. The pack is pretty strong for Uinta standards. More water weight in the near future may change that.

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