Quick report
Today's objective was to assess snow coverage in the Parks Creek, Eddy Creek, and Deadfall areas. In general, this whole area remains very thin, and becomes even thinner with every warm day. Consistent snow coverage begins above 6,000 feet. Shaded areas are holding snow as low as 5,000 feet.
On a travel note: The 17 Road (Stewart Springs Rd) is clear and dry below 5,200 feet. Above 5,200 feet, the road is covered with snow, including some long sections of blue ice. You will need 4x4, snow tires, and high clearance to access this area by car.
No instabilities were observed.Weather
- Air Temp
- 45
- Cloud Cover
- clear
- Wind Loading
- none
- Recent Snowfall
- 0
- Snow Avail For Transport
- small smounts
The observed weather was similar to the last few days. Sunny, warm, with calm to light winds out of the west. A light, valley temperature inversion quickly lifted by midday.
Snowpack
The recent warm temperatures have begun to decrease the snow coverage in this area. Most slopes are holding anywhere from six to eighteen inches. The lower end will be found on sun exposed, south and west aspects. The upper end will be found in high elevation, shaded, northerly aspects. Below treeline, southerly aspects have only a trace amount of snow. Above treeline, most slopes remain peppered with rock and soil. All observed slopes have developed a widespread surface crust. This crust will likely be the running surface for a future storm system or avalanche cycle.