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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
2/4/2019
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Winds cranking along the ridges, rapidly loading leeward slopes at all elevations
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
Yesterday's dense, creamy snow provided the perfect base with about a 1/2 foot of light density on top.... great skiing.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flags Comments
Very tender soft slabs and corni breaking back further than you might think
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Pretty straight froward until you get into the wind zone and then it's different world with massive wind loading occurring
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Lots of drifting even in relatively protected terrain
Comments
Winds and snow changing the landscape of the Eastern front
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High