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Observation: South Ridge of Beaver Mountain

Observation Date
1/28/2020
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » West Beaver Perimeter » South Ridge of Beaver Mountain
Location Name or Route
South Ridge of Beaver Mt.
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Poor visibility in the clouds until descending to around 7500'
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
2"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Wind Crust
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Found areas of very poor snow structure, especially in windward shallow rocky areas.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
30°
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates