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Observation: Uintas

Observation Date
2/8/2025
Observer Name
Mike J
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Weather Comments
Broken clouds in the morning, a little sun then light snow. Cold up top. 12 degrees when I left.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Melt-Freeze Crust
Rain-Rime Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments
Right-side-up powder on firm.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Medium density snow on top of facets.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Comments
I got out today had set off these 2 little slides mid-slope on rollovers. The new snow is not bonding well on the north half of the compass.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable