Observation: Beaver Envy

Observation Date
1/29/2023
Observer Name
Thompson
Region
Logan » Beaver Creek » Amazon Face » Beaver Envy
Location Name or Route
Beaver Envy
Weather
Sky
Broken
Precipitation
Light Snowfall
Wind Speed
Calm
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
19"
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
8,300'
Comments
Breaking trail could feel inverted layer from the early phase of the most recent storm cycle. New snow depths ranging from 50-75 cm. Signs of Dry Loose avalanche activity in State Line Bowl (E 8800 unknown trigger D1.5, difficult to tell for certain with mediocre visibility) which would have occurred prior to 1100 AM 20230129. Experienced 2 distinct whumfs during the day. First on a south aspect at 8200' while breaking trail. Second during descent on west at 8300'. Dug a pit to investigate the possible cause of the second collapse. ECP11 (W 8300') down 50cm which failed on a layer of weak sugary snow. I also noted that there were a few SH crystals in this layer which leads me to suspect that this is a layer of faceted crystals which formed on the surface during the cold/dry period between Jan 19 and Jan 22 then buried Jan 23.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None
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