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Observation: Beaver Mountain Backside

Observation Date
1/10/2014
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Beaver Mountain Backside
Location Name or Route
Beaver Backside
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Very windy, with extensive drifting ongoing throughout the day.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
16"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

The fresh snow was inverted, or heavier and wind affected on top. You would sink deeply into the soft fresh snow. Travel difficult and slow in drifted terrain.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Significant cracking and collapsing in drifted areas. Cracks in stiff drifted snow as deep as 3 or 4 feet near ridge line, some propegating along the cornice line for up to around 100'
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments

This was the obvious one today... Triggered wind slabs in the 2 to 3 foot deep range appeared likely on drifted slopes.

Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Comments

Here's another attempt at a video observation......

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