Detailed Observation

Date2021-12-18
LocationHaines
ObserverErik Stevens
AvalancheN

General Observations

Lutak Zone:

5-10mm surface hoar formed last night and was present all the way to mountain top level.

Upper snowpack has a few wind slabs in the alpine, but not seeing propagation potential. More concerned about thin rocky areas on ridges. We found one such spot where I punched through to weak and faceted snow around rocks. Those trigger points are out there!

Skiing quality is extremely good!

Also, large new glide crack on S aspect of 3920.

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Observed Avalanche Activity