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Observation: Powder Mountain Backcountry

Observation Date
1/27/2024
Observer Name
Sam Saltzman
Region
Ogden » Powder Mountain Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Brown Ranch
Red Flags
Red Flags
Cracking
Collapsing
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Touring on private ranch on the backside of powder mountain we had multiple instances where snow collapsed in isolated thinner areas surrounding rocks and vegetation.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Moderate
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Moderate
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