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Observation: Weber Canyon

Observation Date
12/29/2016
Observer Name
jg
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Warm day today with high temps in the low to mid 30's at 9K. Winds very light from the WNW.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

Surface hoar and near surface faceting noted on shady slopes. Snow surface damp on aspects that were getting direct sun. South facing slopes will most likely have a melt freeze crust tomorrow.

Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,900'
Slope Angle
26°
Comments

The wind has been blowing.

Not much different to report other than the weakening snow surface, which should continue to do so over the next couple of days. Not a player now but could be once we get another storm.

Low danger where we traveled today. Moderate danger of wind slab avalanches in recently wind loaded terrain - east to north east facing terrain being most likely culprits.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low