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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
3/15/2016
Observer Name
Kikkert
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Snowfall varied from light to moderate, but was overall light, maybe inch or two accumulation during the day. Winds also varied from light in most areas to moderate on the highest ridgelines.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Storm totals at upper elevation near the end of the day seemed to be around 9-10". At mid elevation, storm totals were closer to 7" with 0.5 of water. Snow that fell last night and today was low density.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Although there was some loading, slab formation was minimal, shallow soft slabs only.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments

Wind slabs were soft slabs, up to a foot deep at the deepest, most areas where more like 6-8". Soft, breaking at your skis, and very manageable. A few seemed to run naturally during the storm. See photos below.

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