Quick report
- Red Flags
- Heavy Snowfall, Wind Loading
Snow rode really well at mid elevations and protected areas. Upper elevation wind effected areas should be avoided.
Snowpack
- Instability Comment
- <p>Winds were moderate at mid to upper elevations. Observed wind scoured snow at and near the ridge that was cracking underfoot.</p> <p>30cm of new snow with this storm is bonding well on South facing aspects. Hasty test on our hike up found near serface facets under the suncrust layer from the past week, about 35cm down at 9500ft, causing a sudden planar breakage under the crust.</p>