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Observation: Weber Canyon Environs

Observation Date
1/5/2025
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Weber Canyon Environs
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon Environs
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Generally mild temps with partly cloudy skies turning overcast by afternoon.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Andy's forecast nailed it... why pull on the avalanche dragons tail when you've got options for avoidance and get great skiing to boot?
Added a little solar to my travels today and found excellent snow on a supportable, reboundy base. Yeah that snow's got body... baby!
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
The snow underfoot feels bomber, but I remind myself to think not only about the snow I'm riding in, but also the snow I'm riding on and ya gotta do your homework. Knowing the history of the snow and digging around gives you the full reveal of the setup (strong snow on top of weak snow) and faceted weak layers on the polars aren't healing anytime soon.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,700'
Slope Angle
22°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable