Observation Date
1/28/2023
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Amazon Face » Beaver Envy
Location Name or Route
Beaver Envy
Weather
Sky
Obscured
Precipitation
Moderate Snowfall
Wind Direction
West
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Blustery day with intermittent strong winds and periods of heavy snowfall particularly after 3pm. Snow had a combination of graupel, rimed stellars, and broken pp.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
12"
New Snow Density
Medium
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
In sheltered areas the snow surface was soft while out in exposed terrain there were wind slabs of stiffer snow. About a foot of new snow though there were deeper areas from drifting.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Loading
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Dug on W facing 8200' and observed ECTP10 at the old/new snow interface. Appeared to be buried very small NSF that developed last week. Had a few isolated collapses on S/SW facing slope at same elevation.
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,200'
Slope Angle
22°
Comments
Any stability issues appear to be within the new snow or at the old/new interface. Expect more of the same as strong winds and snowfall will continue through tomorrow. I would venture to guess there are some thick wind slabs at upper elevations. Not sure too many riders could get up high today (TG and FB) given the depth of the snow.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
