Quick report
- Red Flags
- Cracking, Collapsing
- Red Flags Comment
- <p>We experienced isolated collapsing and cracking while skinning on a NW aspect below treeline with one significant collapse in a sheltered convexity. It would have been a more cohesive slide at a steeper angle. See photos.</p>
Nice day out to stay on your toes! Evidence of recent high winds at all elevations, including new deadfall and blown branches. Sharp contrast between windward and leeward slopes; northerly aspects appear pillowy and taut, while southerlies are scoured firm. We stuck to conservative terrain below treeline and still found bright red flags. We crossed a small convex slope while cutting a skin track toward Westwoods and experienced adjacent collapses with shooting cracks. It's loaded and touchy!
Snowpack
- Instability Comment
- <p>Significant hazard from wind slabs</p>
A good refresh of mid-density snow 4-6" in protected areas. Heavy enough to make breaking trail a bit of work but not so deep to really slow you down. Impressive wind contouring on north-facing slopes. Laurel Ridge was scoured.