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Observation: Snowbasin Backcountry

Observation Date
1/27/2019
Observer Name
Chris Black
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry
Location Name or Route
North of Snowbasin
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Some reactivity noted on what seems to be SHxr buried about 49 cm deep. CT15 SP SHxr 3.0-6.0 mm, no notable results from ECTX or PST. I'm assuming this SH is from 20190106.
Comments
Not sure what to make of the two ice crusts. I'm new to this snowpack, and I can't place when they formed. I'm aware of a possible riming event 20190119, but there is one 2 mm thick 17 cm down, and one 10 mm thick 36 cm down.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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