Observation Date
4/2/2025
Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
North
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Clear skies filled in with high clouds and then a band of snow showers by 14:00. Hardly a breath of wind.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
This is the time of year the Uinta's shine. Great storm for the eastern front.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Red Flags Comments
A few pockety storm slabs running on sustained steep slopes during the storm... otherwise quiet today.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Recent wind slab/storm slab avy that ran naturally during the April Fools storm is highlighted with arrows. Even though the avy hazard decreased and today's slab isn't nearly as touchy, I watched Jason and Dave doing it right and with class, stepping into this big terrain today, navigating turns safely by avoiding gullies and instead using natural islands of safety like the rib they so eloquently slayed :)
Comments
While mostly solid, corni have grown ginormous. Just falling off one could easily lead to a season ending knee tweak.
I've been tracking the layers of snow since the beginning of the season. With a strong, solid snowpack underfoot, I felt very comfortable taking the monster truck out for a few laps in big, committing Uinta terrain today.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
