Observation Date
1/17/2019
Observer Name
Kikkert
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Winds were strong on upper elevation ridgelines. Due to winds and visibility didn't spend much time there. Along more mid elevation ridgelines could find some shallow wind slabs, 6-10” deep, small and pockety. Would imagine they are considerably larger along upper elevation ridgelines. With continued wind and snow overnight would expect avalanche danger to be high tomorrow.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Many areas have very weak snow and poor structure, but have been lacking a slab. With the forecasted new snow and continued wind I think we will get some naturals.
Comments
Snowed all day, with rates of over an inch an hour around noon and near the end of the day. Snow added up to probably about 6” during the day. No pictures due to poor visibility.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
