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Observation: Beaver Mountain Backcountry

Observation Date
11/30/2022
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Beaver Backcountry
Weather
Sky
Few
Weather Comments
Benign weather conditions - chilly temps with very little wind. PC skies.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
10"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Very dry light powder.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Found buried SH between old/new snow. ECTP3 on E facing 8800'.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,800'
Slope Angle
20°
Comments
Did not observe any collapsing or cracking. Still waiting for heavier slab to form to really test older faceted snow and buried SH. The range is starting to fill in.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable