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Observation: West Beaver Perimeter

Observation Date
1/25/2016
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » West Beaver Perimeter
Location Name or Route
Beaver Mt. Ridge, West side (Franklin Basin)
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
stayed nice and cold
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
8"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Nice settled powder riding.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
I cracked out a few small soft wind slabs < 1' deep with intentional cornice drops in the saddle.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
22°
Comments

NSF buried almost 2 weeks ago still producing ECTP results.... Indicating potential.

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