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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
2/9/2016
Observer Name
jg
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Warm today with temps in the upper 40's at 9K and upper 30's to low 40's at 10K.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

Still finding soft snow on north aspects but all other aspects have been sun affected. Surface hoar at lower elevations and surface and near surface faceting noted in my travels. The warm weather should keep surface faceting to a minimum.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Normal Caution
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
10,100'
Slope Angle
32°
Comments

The warm temps were the biggest news of the day. Wet slide activity the biggest issue today and in the near future.

Nothing alarming or very interesting from pit tests. Weakest interfaces approximately 30 cm down (12") and 60 cm (24").

I would estimate the danger as being low where we traveled today. Low danger tomorrow on shady slopes, moderate on sunny slopes.

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