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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
1/7/2023
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Andy Nassetta
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Stunning day on the eastern front
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Recent winds peppered the exposed ridges, but once you lose the wind, you lose the problem and score great riding and turning to boot!
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Andy and I stomped around on upper elevation southerlies, on the hunt for weak snow and to see what direction it's going. Snow structure is coming around, and I'm encouraged. Our stability tests yesterday on the sunny aspects still fail on the November PWL, but failures are sluggish and lacking snap, or energy. None-the-less, I'm stepping out cautiously.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #2 Comments
A few shallow drifts forming by days end.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southwest
Elevation
10,400'
Slope Angle
32°
Comments
Pasted! The Uinta's are remarkably fat and white... very PNW :)
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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