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Observation: Upper Weber Ridgeline

Observation Date
3/7/2022
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Clearing skies with increased winds late morning
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Super low density snow from the weekend storm was easily transported onto leeward sunny slopes in the wind zone. Looks like high thin clouds in the image above, but it's actually snow blowing near the high ridges.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Didn't take much wind to form shallow drifts on leeward slopes.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
PWL is still the problem child and recent avy's in nearby terrain speak to this issue. With a storm on tap it'll be game on.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #2 Comments
There's a myriad of hard, slick surfaces in the alpine. I watched as a small piece of corni rolled onto the slope below, triggering a shallow drift which fanned out on the slope below.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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