Avalanche

Southern Wallowas

Silas RussellSouthern Wallowas
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Quick report

Cracking
widespread
Collapsing
widespread

Yesterday while traveling the Scheinder Meadow area there was about 12" of new snow. Widespread collapsing and cracking were observed throughout the day. There were many natural avalanches noticed towards the end of the day. Poor bonding between the new snow and old snow interfaces.

Weather

Air Temp
29
Cloud Cover
overcast
Wind Loading
previous
Recent Snowfall
30
Snow Avail For Transport
none

Obscured skies with snow continuing all day.

Snowpack

Unconsolidated new snow. 50cm boot penetration.

Avalanche

Size
D1
Aspect
N
Trigger
N
Elevation
3840 ft