Observation: Beaver Mountain Backside

Observation Date
1/21/2021
Observer Name
weed
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Beaver Mountain Backside
Location Name or Route
Beaver Mt. Backside
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Felt cold and damp due to high humidity and wind chill.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
1"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Rain-Rime Crust
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,400'
Slope Angle
20°
Comments
We popped out a shallow but pretty hard wind slab. Shooting cracks, maybe 40' long.
The snow is very shallow and weak on Beaver Mountain's Backside, and conditions could get pretty dangerous once enough snow accumulates to ski or ride there. Right now it's just too shallow and the snow is too loose and rotten. REMEMBER, THE BACKSIDE IS BACKCOUNTRY, AND YOU NEED A PARTNER AND AVALANCHE EQUIPMENT.
Everyone needs a Beacon, Probe, and Shovel!
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate