Observation: West Beaver Perimeter

Observation Date

1/25/2019

Observer Name

weed

Region

Logan » Franklin Basin » West Beaver Perimeter

Location Name or Route

Beaver Mt. Periphery, Franklin Basin, Beaver Cny

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Same

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Problem #2 Comments

I found many areas with shallow, very weak, loose sugary or faceted snow at mid elevations on the west side of Beaver Mt.

Snow Profile

Aspect

West

Elevation

8,100'

Slope Angle

27°

Video

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate