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Observation: Snowbasin Backcountry

Observation Date
2/3/2021
Observer Name
Jared Allen
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Snowbasin Backcountry
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Wind Loading
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
Test results:
ECTNR: Did not see fracture and propagation although I expected to see both. At HS 122 I had difficulty effectively isolating the column by myself
First CTM #15
Second CTM #12 (see video) Failing on the persistent weak layer.
One take away: an avalanche stepping down to the PWL at 6659' N would be 2.5 to 3 ft deep.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
New snow seems to be bonding well with recent storm cycles on North and Northeast aspects
Comments
Weather
OVC (overcast)
Precip: S-1
Wind speed: SW light
Snow surface conditions: powder
4 inches of new snow
PenFoot: 51cm
HS 122 cm
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable