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Observation: Beaver Mountain Backcountry

Observation Date
4/12/2022
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Beaver Backcountry
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Stormy weather throughout the day with heavy PI at times and moderate west winds. Winter!
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
New snow included small graupel. Fist density sitting on top of hard MF crust.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Red Flags Comments
Observed minimal cracking in new snow. Seemed to bond fairly well to old snow surface. Will get interesting when the sun pops out with the potential for slab activity and loose wet increasing.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,800'
Slope Angle
25°
Comments
Facets are still alive and well. ECTP23 at 78cm from ground. The MF crust is a solid bridge on most slopes minus maybe sheltered due N.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable