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Observation: Beaver Mountain

Observation Date
11/14/2020
Observer Name
Greg Davis
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain
Location Name or Route
Beaver
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Strong
Weather Comments
Winds were variable as you climbed from the base with gusts uphill out of the east and the frequent snow-nado. Winds were predominately out of the SSW at the summit.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
11"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Dense Loose
Snow Characteristics Comments
Soft wind affected snow was predominant due to variable winds with pockets of soft wind slabs (2-3" thick, see photo) near the ridgeline and summit. All in all it all skied well.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Significant snow transport due to wind. Look for visual clues of wind loading and avoid loaded slopes on steep upper elevation terrain.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
As long as winds persist, there is plenty of new snow to transport.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
12°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate