Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date

1/13/2019

Observer Name

WPT , AIARE II, PTT

Region

Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon

Location Name or Route

Upper Weber Canyon

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches

Collapsing

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

Wind Drifted snow was observed widespread with a wind crust ranging from 4 - 10 cm. No Hazard was observed.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Cornice

Trend

Same

Problem #2 Comments

Small cornice's were observed on Mid and upper elevation SW aspects. Cornice's were stubborn, no hazard was observed.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate