Detailed Observation

Date2020-03-24
LocationHaines
ObserverChorus Bishop
AvalancheN

General Observations

Toured Mumford's today, N aspect.  Early afternoon temps 30F @ 3100',  Mostly clear sky all day, light breeze form the South.  

Stiff, wind packed snow surface in areas exposed to N wind.

1-2cm of light, sparkly, sugary, grains <1mm at surface (facets?), sitting on weak 1cm crust, in sheltered areas at lower elevations.

Evidence of numerous loose slides/point releases around exposed cliffs/rocks on steep W-SW slopes across the canal.

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Observed Avalanche Activity