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Observation: Beaver Mountain Backcountry

Observation Date
12/15/2021
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Beaver Mt bc
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Chilly day with partly cloudy conditions and moderate W winds in exposed areas.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
15"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Wind affected snow was much denser and slabier while sheltered snow was cold and low density.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Observed cracking in areas with poor substructure. No movement. Overall the snowpack in this zone is still on the thin side with bushes and debris barely hidden or poking up through the surface. Weakest snow is NSF just above buried rain crust from Nov about 12cm above the ground.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
8,500'
Slope Angle
30°
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate