Quick report
- Red Flags
- Wind Loading, Poor Snowpack Structure
Weather: 28 degrees at the trailhead at 8 am. Overcast sky
Observed a firm sun crust layer on aspects offering no shade. Melted by radiation from yesterday's sun. (photo)
Found good riding conditions on shaded, low angle slopes
Snowpack
- Instability Comment
- <p>Measured snow depth of 305cm (10 ft) at 8123 elevation at 345 degrees NNW. (photo) Do we have 1.5 meters of snow on top of the persitent weak layer? In some places, yes, however, as Nikki pointed out on this morning's forecast, we can inadvertantly access the connected slab in a shallow portion of the snow pack or in rocky terrain. With no obvious signs of instability it's temping to step out into steeper terrain. Patience is key to managing the PWL avalanche problem.</p> <p> </p> <p>Found wind drifted snow on North and East aspects above 7500 ft. </p>