Avalanche

Lookout Peak

George HalcomWest Mountains
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Quick report

Warming snow surface that has wind effect from WNW winds. 

Older avalanches observed , more than 48 hours old.

Weather

Cloud Cover
broken
Wind Loading
previous
Recent Snowfall
5cm
Snow Avail For Transport
none

Mostly cloudy became partly sunny, above freezing with flies above 7,000 feet. WNW winds were moderate shifted around noon to SW.

Snowpack

Solar and above freezing temperatures have softened the upper 2-4" already. No propagation in extended column tests. Wet loose within the upper foot of the snowpack seems likely and wet slabs are possible in the next 48-72 hours.

Avalanche

Size
D2
Count
3
Aspect
N
Trigger
N
Elevation
7780 ft

Wind effected -reload after avalanche.