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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
12/8/2015
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Trent Meisenheimer
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Inch or two of dense, wet snow fell above approx 9,200 ft. Weather not changing stability.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

Kinda felt like the Pacific Northwest yesterday... only not as much snow. However, we were pleasantly surprised by damp, surfy, surface snow

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Snow structure poor, but no slab... really no problem for the moment. However, as we add new snow, water, and wind this weekend, I expect the avalanche danger will rise accordingly.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments

Perhaps a few rogue hard slabs in the wind zone, otherwise pretty quiet until the snowpack receives a substantial new load

Avalanche Problem #2
Trend
Same
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low