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Observation: West Beaver Perimeter

Observation Date
12/31/2014
Observer Name
Weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » West Beaver Perimeter
Location Name or Route
Beaver Perimiter
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northeast
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Cold in the shade!
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Snow Characteristics Comments

Lots of very nice soft powder, especially in sheltered terrain. Very cold temperatures caused the snow to be rather slow.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
no obvious signs of instability except a little minor cracking in drifted terrain.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Comments

Photo's of wind drifts and striations on the Beaver Mountain Ridge.

Settlement cones around the small trees indicate a good deal of settlement of the powder, which usually indicated increased stability.

Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate