Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date

12/27/2025

Observer Name

Craig Gordon

Region

Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon

Location Name or Route

Upper Weber Canyon

Weather

Sky

Overcast

Precipitation

Light Snowfall

Wind Direction

Northwest

Wind Speed

Moderate

Weather Comments

Moody weather... from high ovc and light winds in the AM to full on winter with sideways snow on my afternoon exit.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

12"

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

Absolute morning gong show on I-80, but wow... what a nice burst of snow for the eastern front! Generally 8-10 inches of snow with .60-.75 inches H2O, whilst the North Slope squeezed out a legit, chin tickling, 12 inches of uber-fluff.

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Red Flags Comments

Strong winds having no problem whipping low density storm snow into sensitive, yet predictable drifts.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

Fresh drifts were quite reactive to my additional weight, yet very manageable and predictably breaking out in front of my skis and sled.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Problem #2 Comments

Northeast facing slope at 9,410'.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

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