Quick report
- Cracking
- widespread
Signs of Instability: Widespread signs of instability observed. Test slopes were reactive with clear storm slab behavior. Amount of New Snow / Total Snow: 1–2 feet of recent low-density storm snow. Weather Observations: Low visibility throughout the day. Ongoing snowfall at S1–S2 intensity, with an additional 3–5 inches of accumulation. Snowpack Test Results: Ski cuts on test slopes below 2400' produced reactive storm slabs at the new/old snow interface. Travel Approach: Conservative terrain management. Utilized ski cuts on small test slopes and avoided committing terrain. Overall Impression of Stability: Upper Snowpack is weak. Storm slab problem below ~2500', with likely wind slab concerns at higher elevations.