Avalanche

Leavitt/Koenig Lake area

Spencer RogersBridgeport Avalanche Center
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Quick report

East to South aspects were naturally shedding rollerballs in the Leavitt Lake area with warming temperatures. North aspects at higher elevations held mostly dry snow with some previous wind effect. Surface snow on east aspects near and above tree line ranged from wet to wind compacted hot pow up at higher elevations. Temperatures were warm with calm winds. Trace of new snow at the highest ridges. S to E aspects were experiencing warming surface snow and shedding natural rollers.

Weather

Air Temp
above freezing
Cloud Cover
clear
Wind Loading
none
Recent Snowfall
trace on highest peaks and ridges
Snow Avail For Transport
none

Warm temperatures, clear skies and calm winds.

Avalanche

Noticed a natural wet slab avalanche (D 1.5) while driving on 395 in the Devil's Gate area. N aspect around 8,200' elevation.