Upper Cold Lake

Quick report

Numerous glide cracks on S, SE and E aspects. Numerous glide cracks observed on east through south aspects

Weather

Air Temp

25

Cloud Cover

overcast

Wind Loading

none

Snow Avail For Transport

moderate amounts

Calm and cold

Snowpack

Extended column test on east aspect 42 degree slope at 6300' - ECTX. Snow quality was phenomenal. No cracking, collapsing, or whumphing. Numerous glide cracks observed.

Avalanche

Size

D2

Type

U

Aspect

SE

Trigger

N

Elevation

6350 ft