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Observation: Amazon Basin

Brodhead, Brodhead, and GlennLogan
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Quick report

Red Flags
Heavy Snowfall, Wind Loading, Cracking, Collapsing, Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comment
<p>We observed widespread cracking, collapsing, and whoomphing. Cracks shot out 100+ feet from our skin track in multiple directions.</p> <p>We did not observe the zipper crust or m/f crust that have been observed elsewhere. Lots of variability in the Logan snowpack right now.</p>

The results of an ECT.

Informal hand pits failed upon isolation.

Snowpack

Instability Comment
<p>We observed much evidence of drifting, but we didn't observe any drifting taking place. I imagine exposed slopes tell a different story. </p> <p>Facets are still there, and the new snow is also starting to rot as well. </p>

Strong on weak. Slow snow made for unimpressive skiing conditions. Where we were at, you'd have to ski above 35deg for it to be worthwhile.