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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
12/25/2015
Observer Name
Trent Meisenheimer / Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Wind transporting plenty of light snow along the high peaks
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
14"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Pretty much all there
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Comments

This avalanche was triggered on December 24, 2015.

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