Avalanche

Eastern Snowfields

Alex JacobsonPresidential Range
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Quick report

Climbed Cog -> summit -> E Snowfields New snow at base of Cog ~6-8in with drifts to ~12in Weather - AM up to 30-40 mph winds and partly cloudy, clearing by 10am with decreased winds to 10-20 mph Cautious travel and route choice given recent snow/wind

Avalanche

Size
D1
Aspect
E
Trigger
AS
Elevation
5900 ft

Small, wind slab on very skiers left of Eastern Snowfields. ~9:30 AM 1/12