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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
3/16/2024
Observer Name
Paradis / Caplis
Region
Uintas » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Calm winds today, however winds in Weber Canyon were strong on Friday (3/15). Wind etching in the snow evident both at canyon bottom and along ridgetops. Maybe 100-200' vertical feet below ridgetops in the trees, snow was more protected.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
4"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
North facing aspects still held good snow. East and west aspects had a thin crust in the morning, however, this softened during the day and skied ok. Substantial wind affect and dense wind drifted snow along ridges.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Primary concern was wind loading today. The distribution, depth and hardness of wind affected snow varied widely along ridges. For example, in some places snow was supportable windboard while other places there were rounded visible wind pillows.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Wind drifted snow plus a couple of minor dirt crusts were our primary concern today, however these were not senstive to snowpit tests or skiing.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
10,300'
Slope Angle
25°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates