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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
4/7/2024
Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Joey Manship
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Mixed bag o' weather delivered a moody spring day... slight glimpses of sun, heavier doses of snow, and moderate periods with wind. None of which were changing the avy hazard
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
No images or viddy captures.... light was super flat
Shallow coat of white didn't help cushion old, hard crusts developed early in the week. Low angle slopes and upper elevation north facing terrain was the ticket.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Shallow, yet sensitive wind drifts found on the leeward side of ridges in the wind zone. Loose the wind... you loose the problem.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low