Observation: Brian Head Backcountry

Observation Date
2/3/2024
Observer Name
Kamree Williams
Region
Southwest » Brian Head Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Brianhead Backcountry
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Cracking
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Problem #1 Comments
Major Whomfing, cracking and collapsing
Snow Profile
Aspect
West
Elevation
10,700'
Comments
20° slope, W aspect slope near the base of Brianhead Peak
120 cm base
10,750 ft. Elevation
2mm weak facet layer 50cm^ base down to the base
1.5mm weak facet layer 98cm ^ base
CT 22 clean fracture at weak layer 98cm^ base
ECT 17 fracture at weak layer 98cm^ base. Did not propagate across entire column
Video
Today's Observed Danger Rating
High
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High
Coordinates