Observation: West Beaver Perimeter

Observation Date
3/20/2018
Observer Name
Pagnucco, Weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » West Beaver Perimeter
Location Name or Route
Beaver Mt Backside
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Weather Comments
Gray day started out cool. Flat light conditions.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments

Snow in shaded areas was still fairly dry and light. Anything recently touched by the sun was either crusted over or heavy.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Facets still abound in the lower half of the snowpack though the deepest layer is getting moist.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments

Fairly benign conditions. Shallow powder in shaded, sheltered areas on supportable crust. South facing slopes losing depth rapidly.

Nothing too remarkable about pit minus the fact that there are still obvious weak layers throughout. Development of multiple crusts recently has helped hold pack together. Cutting through crusts for isolation contributed to interesting stability test results.

Expect that conditions at higher elevations are similar with a bit deeper surface layer.

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