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Observation: Eagle Point Sidecountry

Observation Date
12/26/2021
Observer Name
Mitchell Beacham
Region
Southwest » Tushers » Eagle Point Sidecountry
Location Name or Route
Eagle Point Side Country
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Observed wind loaded ridgelines just outside of the backcountry gate at Eagle Point. N, NE, E and SE aspects.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
~20 inches reported over the weekend and high winds.
Comments
A pit was dug on a NE facing slope 25m from the ridgeline. Formal stress test results were inconclusive, but snowpack was 85cm deep with top 30-35cm appearing to be new and right side up. Small layers of faceted snow were found at 35 and 50cm. Snow from ground to 35cm was also soft and sugary.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High