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Observation: Stump Hollow

Observation Date
1/21/2018
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Stump Hollow
Location Name or Route
Stump Hollow/ Beaver Creek Canyon
Weather
Sky
Scattered
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Cold
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
7,600'
Slope Angle
24°

I found a bit stronger snow at higher elevations in the backcountry on a northeast facing slope at around 8500' off Marge's Lift on Beaver Mt. But tests still showed propagation on a deeply buried layer of sugary faceted snow.

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