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Observation: Upper Weber Canyon

Observation Date
1/12/2017
Observer Name
Kikkert
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Only light snowfall today with moderate visibility at times. Winds were light, even at the upper elevations.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

5" new from yesterday and overnight, 1" new fell during the day. Density was 10%.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Red flags continue to be primarily the large amount of avalanche activity and the amount of snow we added to the snowpack in a short period of time. The human triggered avalanches in Smith and Moorehouse area yesterday are evidence that some slopes remain teetering on the edge.
Comments

A little better visibility today allowed glimpses of the large natural avalanche cycle. Some slopes appeared to break to the ground, others failed on mid-pack facets, most likely the ones formed at the end of December. Some pictures were tweaked to make the crowns visible.

Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable