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Observation: Football Field

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Observation Date
2/17/2024
Observer Name
Andrew Stemmler
Region
Logan » Bear Lake » Garden City Canyon » Swan Peak » Football Field
Location Name or Route
Swan Peak (Football Field)
Red Flags
Red Flags
Collapsing
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Decreasing Danger
Comments
We triggered a handful of whumpfs while ascending to Swan Peak via the football field. We dug a pit to examine the layers underfoot on a southwesterly aspect at 8500 ft. Results were ECTP 12 with Q1 (very planar) shear interface, failing on the new snow / old crust interface approximately 35cm down.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Considerable
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