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Observation: Beaver Mountain Backcountry

Observation Date
1/14/2020
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Beaver Mt Backcountry, Beaver Canyon
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Full on blizzard conditions until about 12pm. High PI rates including a few inches of graupel mix. Very low visibility.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
20"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
About 20" of new snow since yesterday afternoon at 8800'. Mostly right side up minus a few inches of denser graupel mix this morning. A few shears within new snow. Weak faceted snow is now 100 cm below surface. HS is 170cm.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Observed loose snow avalanches within the top 6".
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Observed some stabilization within the new snow by the afternoon.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Very strong winds transporting alot of snow at all elevations. Sensitive cornices building out along ridgelines.
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Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable