Detailed Observation
Date | 2021-01-20 |
Location | Haines |
Observer | Tim Thomas |
Avalanche | N |
General Observations
Clear and calm winds. 27F. Dug pit on East aspect, 30 degree slope at 2500’. Total snow depth 11’. ECTX. Did find a 1cm rain crust down 12” and the 1/1 SH down 4’. The SH was rounding but did snap off broken when pulled on block after the test. SH starting to grow with cold and clear weather. Noticed wind effect on exposed and high elevations.
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Weather Observations
New Snow Amount | Around 4’ in past 2weeks |
Foot Penetration | 3’ |
Ski Penetration | Sled, it all depends if you are moving or stuck. |
Wind Speed | Calm |
Wind Direction | NE |
Sky Cover | Clear |
Snowfall Rate | None |
Rain Rate | None |
Temperature | 27F |
Snowpack Observations
See above
Observed Avalanche Activity
Location | See other observations |