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Observation: Brianhead Backcountry

Observation Date
1/2/2023
Observer Name
Ian Dempsey
Region
Southwest » Brian Head Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Brian Head Backcountry
Red Flags
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northeast
Elevation
10,800'
Comments
I witnessed cracking and almost triggered a 2-3 inch wind slab at the crest of the Brian Head ridge in a wind-loaded spot, a couple hundred vertical feet above my snow pit. Beyond that there were no instability red flags on my tour.
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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