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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
12/29/2016
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Surprisingly strong sunshine... southerlies taking on heat.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

Tuesday's wind hammered our big, open, upper elevation terrain.

Crossloading chutes and gullies.

Though soft, cold, creamy powder still exists on wind sheltered slopes.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

Pretty straight-forward and mostly manageable wind slabs.

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #2 Comments

Not entirely convinced we're done with this issue, but for the moment the weak layers near the ground are well behaved.

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