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Observation: Brianhead Backcountry

Observation Date
11/10/2022
Observer Name
Brian Head Ski Patrol
Region
Southwest » Brian Head Backcountry
Location Name or Route
West Slope of 10-9 (Brian Head Backcountry)
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Problem #1 Comments
Last storm accompained by 50-60mph gusts from the south which tends to load up our steeper aspects at Brian Head.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
10,500'
Comments
Digging Pits and ski cutting. Last storm started with graupel after a period of sun and wind so we suspected to see some activity at that layer. 3 pits and ECTs all broke to the top of the depth hoar layer (ECTP 26, ECTP26, ECTP12 on shallower pit). Ski cutting produced nothing but loose dry, though we suspect large slides may be triggered by finding the right trigger point like we did in an adjacent 60cm deep pit
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable