Detailed Observation

Date2021-11-28
LocationHaines
ObserverErik Stevens
AvalancheN

General Observations

Obs from Mumfords today. Near treeline the SE winds were blowing enough to transport snow and cause some wind loading on terrain features. Freshly loaded snow was tender and easy to trigger shooting cracks about 10cm deep. In wind affected areas, also found 80cm-thick wind slab (1F hard) sitting over a 5cm-thick weak layer (fist-hard). Not encouraging for stability.

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Weather Observations

New Snow Amount2"
Foot Penetration60cm
Ski Penetration30cm
Wind SpeedModerate
Wind DirectionESE
Sky CoverBroken
Snowfall RateS1
TemperatureMid 20s

Observed Avalanche Activity