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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
1/13/2019
Observer Name
LJ
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
While traveling in terrain between 8500 and 9500 feet in elevation with West to North West aspects sudden collapsing of a weak layer was common. Upon digging quick pits the week layer found collapsing was on faceted snow approximately 50 cm below the snow surface.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate