Observation: Beaver Creek

Observation Date
2/16/2021
Observer Name
Hendo
Region
Uintas » Beaver Creek
Location Name or Route
Beaver Creek Nudist Ranch Ski Area
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
A lot of new snow to weight those weak layers.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
We all no its there.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
7,600'
Comments
Went out for a walk with the dog to try out my new snow saw (B.D. foldable super dope) and was not disappointed with the amount of red flags I saw and heard. It seemed like every step I took collapsed large amounts of area, even in spots that I know are heavily trafficked. This makes me think the new snow old snow interface may give us some issues as it gets buried. Winds were moving lots of snow lots of rime on trees. Gonna be real sketchy even close to the road for the next couple of days.
Lots of different layers in the snowpack but was running out of daylight so I just marked down the troublesome ones.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
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