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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
4/8/2020
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Stunning day on the eastern front. light winds, comfortable temps and amazing views of a fat, white range.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Shallow cool snow is still found on a small wedge of high north, otherwise south half of the compass offers smooth corn.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
I wouldn't call it rapid warming, but upper elevation easterlies came to life early this morning, producing shallow natural wet sluffs on sustained steep slopes.
Comments
All it takes is one rowdy snowball in the mosh pit to get things going.
Reids and Bald Mountain looking rather regal these days.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate