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Observation: Swan Flats Area

Observation Date
1/24/2021
Observer Name
Al Telluride
Region
Logan » Swan Flats Area
Location Name or Route
Swan Flat Area
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Comments
Audible collapsing and visible propagation out to 50' (see photo) was observed on north to east facing low angle slopes in the Swan Flat area at about 8000'. Of course, the persistent rotten snow was easy to find between the new snow and the ground. On steeper northeast facing slopes there was no slab to speak of and we were still sinking to the ground in our boots.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable