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Observation: Brianhead Backcountry

Observation Date
1/13/2023
Observer Name
Ian Dempsey
Region
Southwest » Brian Head Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Brian Head Backcountry
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
South
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
At my snow pit wind was light. Go up to the ridge a couple hundred feet and it was moderate/strong wind.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Damp
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
10,800'
Slope Angle
17°
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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