Detailed Observation

Date2022-03-10
LocationValdez
ObserverGareth
AvalancheN

General Observations

Cracked Ice 3/10

Billy Mitchell 3/11

On 3/10-3/11 found above freezing temps with moist snow at the surface below 3000’.  On Cracked Ice and Billy Mitchell found the 3/3 BSH to be rounding and un-reactive in stability tests and ski cuts below 3000’.  Continue to see poor structure with the November facets, although stability results have become stubborn. 

 

Full profiles attached  Note:  Date on Cracked Ice full profile was mislabeled and was observed on 3/10.

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