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Observation: South Ridge of Beaver Mountain

Observation Date
1/12/2019
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » West Beaver Perimeter » South Ridge of Beaver Mountain
Location Name or Route
South Ridge of Beaver Mountain
Weather
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Faceted Loose
Wind Crust
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
mixed bag of challenging ski conditions....no pow
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Very poor snowpack structure in areas where the overall snow cover is shallow. I poked around in shallow areas on the west side Franklin Basin side of the ridge.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
Very weak sugary or faceted snow grains have grown and crystal chains are forming... I walked above my test pit and the snow collapsed, the slab braking into chunks as it failed on the predominate weak layer.
I found feathery surface hoar or frost crystals glittering on the snow surface as I walked on the ridge top. The surface hoar formed on top of hard drifts, sastrugi, and wind board.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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