Observation: Brianhead Backcountry

Observation Date

11/13/2022

Observer Name

Cory

Region

Southwest » Brian Head Backcountry

Location Name or Route

South Brian Head Peak

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Cracking

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

PWL identified on West facing slopes at 19-23cm above the ground in a average HS of 80

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Decreasing Danger

Problem #2 Comments

Recent storm brought nearly 3" of SWE in 48 hours

Snow Profile

Aspect

West

Elevation

11,100'

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Moderate

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

Coordinates