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Observation: Whites Bedground Area

Observation Date
12/6/2018
Observer Name
Toby Weed
Region
Logan » Left Hand Fork-Blacksmith Fork » Richards Hollow » Whites Bedground Area
Location Name or Route
Red Pine Ridge, Bedground Bowl
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Red Flags Comments
Two localized collapses in low angled terrain while traveling along Red Pine Ridge. First was obvious, loud, and it shook the bushes. The second was much more subtle, barely noticeable. No collapsing noted off the ridgetop and in north facing meadows, trees...
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
9,000'
Slope Angle
30°
Comments
The pre-Thanksgiving snow near the ground is faceted, weak, and loose.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates