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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
1/1/2022
Observer Name
jg
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Cold day with temps in the single digits at 9K and around zero at 10K. Weather wasn't affecting avalanche conditions today in the area traveled.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
All we could find was powder today. The storm cycle delivered a settled 3 feet of right side up snow. The last part of the storm fell without too much wind affect.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Red Flags Comments
I checked the Heavy Snowfall box for the shear amount of water we received during the storm cycle. Noted some shallow "dribblers" in steep east facing terrain. Based on my pit, I did not check the Poor Snowpack Structure box but I know it exists.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,500'
Slope Angle
32°
Comments
I found a density change in the storm snow but that should settle out quickly.
Column Test scores were: CT23Q1& CT25Q1
Two Extended Column Tests produced no results: ECTN25 & ECTX
Moderate hazard where we traveled today.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate