Snowpack

Rattlesnake

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Quick report

Cracking
widespread

Widespread cracking in graupel/storm snow, but no avalanches observed.

Weather

Air Temp
20
Cloud Cover
obscured
Wind Loading
moderate
Rain Elevation
n/app
Recent Snowfall
10
Snow Avail For Transport
moderate amounts

Cold and cloudy. Winds at the top of Point 6 were gusting strong to very strong but decreased to light once off the ridgeline. Multiple periods of graupel falling through the day.

Snowpack

Avalanche problems are seperated distinctly into two categories: older persistent weak layers and new snow instabilities. See avalanche problems for more detailed discussion.