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Observation: Beaver Mountain Backcountry

Observation Date
3/31/2023
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Beaver Backcountry
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Very wintery weather with deep snow (24") and moderate winds.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2'
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Cool temps kept the snow from getting dense though any split second of sun will change that.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Biggest issue on exposed ridges is major wind loading. I imagine cornices grew significantly during the storm and will be somewhat easy to trigger. Noticed a few loose wet slides in some of the river chutes by Blind Hollow and at the Dugway. Roller balls were observed from Blind Hollow down canyon. Expect sun/warmth related activity as soon as the sun peaks through. Current activity just within new snow.
Comments
It felt like winter today though temps were mid-20's. Cloud cover helped keep warming realted activity in check, for now.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable