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Observation: South Ridge of Beaver Mountain

Observation Date
4/6/2019
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry » South Ridge of Beaver Mountain
Location Name or Route
South Ridge of Beaver Mountain
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Too Warm, but at least clouds, a breeze, and snow showers
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Melt-Freeze Crust
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments
Horrible, survival skiing in un-compacted terrain, because you'd sink deeply into soft saturated snow
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Cracking
Collapsing
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Triggered one large collapse or whumpf on NE @ 8400'. Localized cracking and collapsing up to two feet around my skis. Sinking deeply into saturated sugary (quicksand-like) snow even with skis on
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wet Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Im concerned about wet slab in areas with poor snow structure and a melt-softening slab, and wet loose avalanches entraining deep sodden snow in steep terrain. I will feel better about things after nighttime temperatures drop well below freezing for a while.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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