Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
1/10/2016
Observer Name
jg
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Gardner's Fork
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Temps in the low teens at 10K.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Surface hoar observed at all elevations traveled.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
10,000'
Slope Angle
29°

Traveled from 7400-10,500 all aspects.

The snowpack is feeling pretty solid right now. No results from ECT. CT's failing with medium-hard to hard effort on basal facets.

Surface hoar noted at all elevations traveled.

Low danger in area traveled today. Didn't spend much time in the wind zone but Wx stations showing mostly calm winds this past week. Plenty of soft snow available for transport if the winds do pick up. Low to moderate danger tomorrow depending on choice of terrain and elevation.

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