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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
There seem to be buried SHxr 3.0-6.0 mm down roughly 49 cm. I'm assuming these are from 20190106. They triggered a CT15 SP, but had no notable results for a ECTX or PST.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
7,100'
Comments
I'm uncertain of what to make of the two ice crusts. I'm aware of a possible riming event 20190119. One crust is 2 mm thick and 17 cm down, the other is 10 mm thick and 36 cm down. The 2 mm one seems closer to the riming event, but I don't know when the 10 mm one formed.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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