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Observation: Beaver Creek

Observation Date
1/12/2023
Observer Name
Jay Williams
Region
Uintas » Beaver Creek
Location Name or Route
Beaver Creek Picnic Area
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Same
Problem #1 Comments
PWL is still there, hiding down below. No indications of instability on the slope I chose due to lower angle terrain. No signs of any slides, cracking, or sluffing on adjacent steeper terrain, but there are some rollovers in places I'd avoid.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Same
Problem #2 Comments
Top 30cm is dry powder on top of about 30cm of 4 finger hardness.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
7,600'
Comments
This is a local spot for an after-work tour. I've skied this area a dozen times over the past few years, mostly due to easy access, a moderate slope for skinning up, and beautiful views looking northwards. Nice terrain with some open pockets for skiing down, but stay out of terrain traps and snow covered streams/gullies where a slide could deposit lots of snow.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
Coordinates