Detailed Observation

Date01/19/2020
LocationHaines
ObserverJeff Moskowitz
AvalancheN

General Observations

Lutak Zone: 2500'/N-aspect/Snowfall 1-2" per hour/Calm/Temps 22F. Widespread soft slab crown lines within the top 14" of new storm snow in steep open terrain. Avoided terrain traps, run out zones and any steep open convex 30+ degree slopes with the potential to slide. Under storm deposits was weak old surface snow and areas of wind slab over a 4-5cm crust. New snow and warmer temps could increase likelihood of triggering punchy crust/facet layers lower in the snowpack and should be carefully evaluated these next weeks.  

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