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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
1/13/2025
Observer Name
Craig
Region
Uintas » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon Environs
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Stunning, yet very cold day on the eastern front... felt like a solid winter day where I had to keep moving to stay warm.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Deep, light, and in yer face. On a sled.... over the hood and over the head!
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Snow structure is coming around in deep snowpack zones and solar aspects.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Simple snowpack structure
Comments
Feeling blessed to be among the giants, but not get greedy and tipping the balance. I'm ever so slightly and very cautiously starting to nibble on the edges of bigger terrain I know can't avalanche.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate