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Observation: South Ridge of Beaver Mountain

Observation Date
1/1/2023
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry » South Ridge of Beaver Mountain
Location Name or Route
Beaver Backside
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
East
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Snowed lightly all day - did not accumulate to much. Calm winds.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
7"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Medium density powder on top of previous heavier density snow made for excellent low-angle riding conditions. Not the classic light and fluffy but not cement either.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Observed no major red flags other than new snowfall. Winds were fairly calm - no loading at that elevation. Facets still there but are getting more stubborn as they get buried deeper.
Snow Profile
Aspect
South
Elevation
8,000'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
New snow is bonding well. Major concern is still old facets but could just barely get them to budge. ECTP30. Low-angle slopes riding well so no need to go anywhere else. Will look forward to seeing if upper elevations have had any activity.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable