Detailed Observation

Date2020-03-11
LocationHaines
ObserverJeff Moskowitz
AvalancheN

General Observations

Lutak Zone: 3600'/N-aspect/sunny clear sky/5F/moderate NW winds. 

Toured at a variety of aspects and elevations. South aspects below treeline had a foot of protected powder. At treeline and above treeline rime and wind drifted snow.

North aspects above treeline had wind packed powder. At and below treeline 5" windslab was reactive near steep convexities and roll-overs that failed on preserved stellar crystals. 

Large steep slopes with drift and high consequence terrain were carefully avoided. Measured over 3 meters of snow on north aspect at 1500'. Coverage down to the ocean. 

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