About 10 cm (3-4") of new snow in upper LCC. Moderate N/NE winds were producing fresh, sensitive wind slabs up to 30 cm (12") with 4F to 1F hardness. These slabs were sitting on top of weaker snow underneath that had appeared to undergo faceting.
Red Flags
Wind Loading
Cracking
Red Flag Comments:
No collapsing observed. The only red flag were the fresh wind drifts formed from the N/NE winds. Wind loading appears confined to ridgelines, but the slabs were sensitive and were sitting on top of weaker snow underneath.
Primary Concern
Primary Concern:
Persistent Slabs
Probability:
Considerable
Aspect:
North
Northeast
East
West
Northwest
Elevation:
High
Trend:
Same
Secondary Concern
Secondary Concern:
Wind Slabs
Probability:
Moderate
Aspect:
Southwest
West
Elevation:
High
Trend:
Less Dangerous
Secondary Concern Comments:
Am thinking wind slabs will become less sensitive.
snow_profile_location:
Observed Danger Rating:
Considerable
Forecast Danger Rating:
Considerable
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About 10 cm (3-4") of new snow in upper LCC. Moderate N/NE winds were producing fresh, sensitive wind slabs up to 30 cm (12") with 4F to 1F hardness. These slabs were sitting on top of weaker snow underneath that had appeared to undergo faceting.