Observation: Beaver Mountain

Observation Date
12/4/2016
Observer Name
C Gray
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Beaver Mountain
Location Name or Route
Beaver Mtn
Weather
Sky
Broken
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Dense Loose
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Definitely some depth hoar had formed, but not very large or sugary crystals. Note: snow pit was sheltered a bit in some trees.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,800'
Slope Angle
28°
Comments
Skied Beaver Mtn (pre season) with a group, several people skiing the slopes. Just wanted to make a quick pit to get things started (for me) this season. The only thing we really observed was shallow snow with some depth hoar. More snow this week could help, but cold temps could increase faceting. Skiing was pretty good for amount of snow. I put low as the estimated danger, this in in regard to what we saw at Beaver Mtn, outside areas, or more exposed could be higher.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low