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Observation: Lake Peak

Observation Date
1/27/2021
Observer Name
Lane Tucker
Region
Southwest » Tushers » Lake Peak
Location Name or Route
Lake Peak, Tushar Range
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Comments
Snow is so variable in the area right now. We hiked through 24" all the way down to fresh 4" ontop of rocks. There has been a lot of wind the last few days causing havock onthe little snow we have had. As you see in the video there are 3 to 4 layers depending on where we checked. Top 8" is fairly cohesive then an ice layer ontop of a semi bonded layer ontop of sugar at the ground level. The biggest issue at the moment is more hidden logs and branches just below the surface. There just isn't enough snow to manage safely.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable