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Observation: Beaver Mountain Backcountry

Observation Date
1/7/2021
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Beaver Mt West Face
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Blustery and cold in exposed terrain.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Stiff powder conditions. Still feeling drops due to shallow snowpack.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Collapsing continues even in areas with some traffic. Slab is beginning to form but still not enough weight to cause widespread avalanching. Generally shallow conditions prevail.
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Facets above disintegrating crust are SO WEAK - 3 cm layer of chained facets that fall out of the pit wall.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,200'
Slope Angle
23°
Comments
FACETS
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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