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Observation: South Ridge of Beaver Mountain

William RouseLogan
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Quick report

Red Flags
Wind Loading, Cracking, Rapid Warming, Poor Snowpack Structure

Warm today and the snow has deformed significantly. Slab on top is harder and more cohesive. Wind has affected ridgelines and cornices are forming. These new cornices are sensitive. Rain has affected the snow at lower elevations and we saw rollerballs at temple fork. Trace amount of new snow today higher. These layers should make an excellent base but there are many rocks exposed on the backside.

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>Snow on and around ridgelines is chalky in appearance and cracks easily. Cornices are forming and are sensitive</p> <p>Noticed that the slab on tob is more cohesive. Rain at lower elevations around 7000' </p>