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Observation: Beaver Envy

Observation Date
12/13/2022
Observer Name
Richie Schumacher
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Amazon Face » Beaver Envy
Location Name or Route
Beavers Envy
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Light
Weather Comments
Snowing S-1 at the TH with Light NW winds and Overcast Skies. On the ridge, air temp was -9*C, winds were light with bursts of moderate out of the West. Riming noted at 8800' and above on trees.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
Variable snow depths and soft wind loading.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Frequent whumphing noted at elevations below about 8500'- did not notice as much above 8500'. Cracking was noted frequently 1-2' from our skis throughout the day. Facet weak layer at our snow pit site had signs of rounding, but still facets and 1-2mm.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
9,000'
Slope Angle
28°
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate