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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
4/7/2023
Observer Name
Torrey
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Cloud cover increased throughout the day. Cool ridgetop temps with help from the strong wind.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
Recent cornice fall triggered avalanches on north and east aspects near & above-treeline. The cornice gouged into the recent snow and entrained a large debris pile.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Minimal and very small wet activity has been observed during the last 2 days of high pressure. Solar aspects near and below treeline have drainage channels developing.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Cornice
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Large school bus-sized cornices line upper elevation ridges
Comments
NSF was starting to develop on sheltered northeast aspects near treeline. Might be destroyed by warm temperatures or wind before our next storm.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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