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Observation: Burnt Forest

Observation Date
12/22/2022
Observer Name
Matt Barry
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry » Franklin Basin » Burnt Forest
Location Name or Route
Burnt Forest
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
Southeast
Elevation
8,900'
Comments
Nice, clear and cold day today. We experienced several collapses while skinning on mostly southern facing slopes. Conducted a CT and ECT test with multiple collapses. The bottom 45 cm of the snow pack is weak and faceted.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable