Observation: Beaver Mountain

Observation Date

12/3/2020

Observer Name

Pagnucco

Region

Logan » Beaver Mountain

Location Name or Route

Beaver Mt periphery

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

Northwest

Wind Speed

Light

Weather Comments

Pleasant day with light cool breeze from the NW. Stagnant weather.

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Snow Characteristics Comments

Snowpack at 8800' averages 40-50 cm. Continuing to deteriorate with plenty of clear cold nights weakening the top 10 cm specifically

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

Setting up for future avalanche activity when it finally snows.

Comments

Mid elevations have a thin coating of snow - downed trees and rocks are visible and make backcountry travel a bit challenging and hazardous.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Low