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Observation: Fairview Lakes

Observation Date
12/15/2024
Observer Name
stropsa
Region
Skyline » Scofield Reservoir » Gooseberry Creek » Fairview Lakes
Location Name or Route
Fariview Lakes
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Bottom ~30cm of snow consisted of unsupportable facets below a light crust
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #2 Comments
Lots of wind observed yesterday in the skyline region with avtive windloading that quickly covered the skintrack and wind pillows everywhere that was unprotected
Snow Profile
Elevation
9,100'
Comments
Dug a quick pit at ~9200ft. HS was 60cm. Bottom 30cm was fist hard facets with a light sun crust from the dry period and 4F/fist slab on top from recent snow
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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