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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
1/21/2018
Observer Name
Brendan Gibson
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon - Bobcat Ridge
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Speed
Moderate
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,200'
Slope Angle
31°
Comments
I dug a quick shovel pit to confirm the layers in the snowpack. There were 83cm of snow, with 20cm of new snow on the top. Aside from a couple of layers within the midpack of similar density, the most interesting find was 25cm of rounding facets on the ground.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates