Detailed Observation
Date | 2019-03-03 |
Location | Haines |
Observer | Mike Smith |
Avalanche | N |
General Observations
Also posted on Avalanche Canada: https://www.avalanche.ca/map?panel=mountain-information-network-submissions/43f41fe8-2c13-43fe-a97e-b0247cc8e806
Fast travel conditions on a mix of highly-faceted wind slab, some surviving hard wind slab and unconsolidated facets in areas sheltered from NW wind.
Snowpack test results: Site at 1220m, E aspect, 30 degree slope. Sheltered from NW wind.
CTM SC down 30cm on slightly rounded SH sz 1-2mm (consistent results in 3 tests)
ECTN
Some whumpfing observed in low angle terrain where the wind slab had not faceted out.
Numerous loose avalanche size D2-2.5 observed in steep south-facing slopes, but suspect these are the same reported by HAC in Friday's forecast.