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Observation: Beaver Mountain Backcountry

Observation Date
12/31/2022
Observer Name
weed, pagnucco
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Beaver Mt. Backcountry
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
mild and not as snowy as expected
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
5"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
We're still finding the November persistent weak layer in every snow pit we dig. In some places the snow structure is worse than in others, but we are still able to produce propagation in. ECT tests n lots of areas. I'm most concerned about the snow structure on mid e;evation slopes facing the northern half of the compass, but the weak sugary November snow also lives in southerly facing terrain and at all elevations, although buried at different depths...
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High