Observation Date
3/8/2023
Observer Name
Richie Schumacher
Region
Logan » Beaver Mountain Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Beaver mtn backcountry
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Precipitation
Heavy Snowfall
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
Snowing heavily most of the day. Winds generally calm but directionally variable with some spots of light winds and an easterly component to it.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Characteristics Comments
As of the early afternoon, around 6" of new low density snow has fallen with it still snowing heavily. Periods of S2+ with large, cold flakes.
Red Flags
Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall
Red Flags Comments
Heavily snowing for most of the day. No sign of PWL in the upper elevation North facing spot I dug a pit (pictured). I would expect to see loose dry activity on steeper slopes within this new light and weak surface snow.
Snow Profile
Aspect
North
Elevation
8,600'
Slope Angle
20°
Comments
HS 254. HN24 14cm of very light F- snow @ 1pm. Overall, structurally solid snow pack in this spot. Potential problem layer is this new, low density snow if it gets high density new snow, wind loading, or rain on it in thru the weekend.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
