Quick report
- Red Flags
- Recent Avalanches, Wind Loading, Poor Snowpack Structure
I dug the pit near the ridge line in a cool shaded area
90 cm deep NE facing 32 degree slope
ECTN/30
CT N/30
The snow pack lacked energy in this spot but I’m finding a lot of variability out there. From the Obs I’ve been reading and explosive releases in the ski areas, Steep North facing rocky areas are giving me the creeps. It’s a good time to dig lots of pits in areas you are skiing and carefully evaluate your aspects and slope angles.
Snowpack
- Instability Comment
- <p>The wind up high was moving a large amount of snow onto leeward facing slopes and stiffening upper elevation</p> <p>slabs significantly. </p> <p>The monster in the basement is not going away anytime soon. There are still large grain facets at the bottom of the snowpack especially in shallow rocky areas. The October rain crust is still around with small grain facets on top. </p>