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Observation: Lower Weber Drainage

Observation Date
1/3/2025
Observer Name
Mike J
Region
Uintas » Lower Weber Drainage
Location Name or Route
Lower Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Southeast
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Warm, moderate SE winds most of the morning, some sun then back to clouds, 31 degrees at 2:00 10.5K.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Snow is dense and supportive up high. Quite a bit of rime out there which fell today after the sun hit it leaving behind a wet layer that will setup around the trees. Down low, wet and thin.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
10,200'
Slope Angle
31°
Comments
Not much to say here. Bomber snow on top, weak snow at the bottom failing ECTP 25 SC Q3 35 cms above the ground.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable