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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon
Observation Date
1/13/2019
Observer Name
Nate Ward - AIARE 2
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Snowpack was shallow and generally weak on most aspects at mid-upper elevations that we traveled today. Hand pits showed relative weak layers of facets buried approximately 45-50 cm. Formation of near surface facets also noted. Recent slab avalanche activity was seen in upper elevation bowls on SE - E aspects (reported previously)
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Dense wind slab noted mainly at upper elevations. No evidence of active/ongoing loading. While traveling we noticed some localized collapses in isolated pockets.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate