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Observation: Beaver Mountain Backcountry

Observation Date
1/9/2022
Observer Name
toby weed
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Beaver Mountain Backcountry
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
No red flags except on shallow west facing slope at around 8400' off the south ridge, where I could easily stick my pole through shallow weak snow to the ground. Where the snow is shallow and temperatures cold, weak snow continues to develop at the base of the snowpack.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,400'
Slope Angle
26°
Video
I found very solid snow down lower, where the hard snow was deeper. In these areas the weakest snow is on the surface. Where the snowpack is shallower sugary faceted grains can be found, and with this cold dry weather they are growing...
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate