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Observation: Brianhead Backcountry

Observation Date
2/14/2021
Observer Name
Brady
Region
Southwest » Brian Head Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Brian Head
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
As more snow accumulates, the PWL continues to get heavily loaded. Currently the snow pack here has 3 tiers of facets, with the bottom lair having the largest I have seen, and full chaining. While it may take more for a slide to break here, it could be catastrophic sliding to the ground. I would expect a step down from the new snow onto this bottom layer.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
Trend will be decreasing until the next storm rolls in tomorrow night where I would expect it to rise.
Comments
PM scouting mission for Cedar Breaks tomorrow morning. We plan to do other tests on different aspects in the morning. As per our tests, everything was fracturing on the faceting layers. On the ECT, on propegation, the slab completly slid off.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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