Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
12/31/2016
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Windy Ridge
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Weather not changing stability
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

Wow... upper elevation bowls in the wind zone took a hard hit this week

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
In general, slabs seem pretty glued in.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments

Corni have grown large and there's a few fresh drifts along the leeward side of upper elevation ridges. Otherwise it's pretty predictable.

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

Until there's a significant new load, I think you'd really have to go out of your way to trigger a slab that breaks near the ground. Not impossible, but highly unlikely.

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