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Observation: South Ridge of Beaver Mountain

Observation Date
3/14/2022
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry » South Ridge of Beaver Mountain
Location Name or Route
Beaver Mt. Backside
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
7"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Damp
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,300'
Slope Angle
28°
Comments
A slab of more cohesive snow has developed capping a layer of loose sugary faceted snow. Pit tests show that the 1.5' slab now fails on the faceted layer with propagation in places.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable