Quick report
- Red Flags
- Recent Avalanches, Cracking, Collapsing, Poor Snowpack Structure
- Red Flags Comment
- <p>Minimal cracking or apparent signs of instability noted while ascending Patsy ridge in the am. Natural slide from Wednesday/Thursday storm noted in west Wolverine Cirque. Large collapse while exiting Wolverine Bowl towards Tuscarora. </p>
Beautiful day in the mountains with rime covering everything, including all the snow we sampled climbing the Patsy ridge to Wolverine bowl and descending via Catherine's. Experienced a noteworthy collapse while exiting Wolverine bowl with cracks propagating 100-200 ft. laterally from each side of the skin track.
Photos: #1 Avalanche on west Wolverine Cirque #2 Exiting Wolverine Bowl #3 Cracking associated with collapse
Snowpack
Consistent zipper crust at all elevations/aspects traveled. Less apparent under tree cover.