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Observation: Bunchgrass

Observation Date
2/21/2021
Observer Name
Carie
Region
Logan » Logan River » Bunchgrass
Location Name or Route
Bunchgrass
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Heard some collapsing on ascent up ridgeline. No failure on compression test, but a Rutschblock failed at RB4 (skier jump) when the ~30 cm ice layer broke and underlying facets collapsed.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,000'
Comments
Great snow for some lovely low-angle aspen skiing!
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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