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Observation: Brianhead Backcountry

Observation Date
2/24/2022
Observer Name
Brian Head Ski Patrol
Region
Southwest » Brian Head Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Top of Chair 2
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
10,800'
Comments
Done hastily in less than ideal location, but shows that the new snow is sitting on unstable layers and is bonded into a slab on top
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
Coordinates