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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
1/21/2023
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Clearing with cold temps throughout the day. NE winds picked up in the early afternoon and brought a reinforcing shot of cold Wyoming air... you can keep that on the east side of the border.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
The Uinta's are phat and white, offering unreal coverage and amazing turning conditions especially in wind sheltered terran
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
In addition to behemoth corni, a variety of wind directions the past few days created shallow drifts on steep, leeward slopes in the wind zone.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate