Observation: Staker 2/4/2010

Observer Name:

Helgeson / Persing

Region:

Staker
Huntington Canyon
Skyline

Observation Date:

02/04/2010

Weather

Sky:

Few

Wind Direction:

West

Wind Speed:

Light

Weather Comments:

Beautiful day on the Skyline. Cool temps have maintained good riding conditions. Still -6.8 C in the shade at 1 pm.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth:

Snow Surface Conditions:

Powder

Dense Loose

Snow Characteristic Comments:

An inch came down Wednesday night. Last weeks 5 or so inches are still riding very nicely. Snow has plenty of traction and folks have been getting after it.

Red Flags

Red Flag Comments:

We saw one older looking slide on Skyline ridge. No other activity reported or observed.

Primary Concern

Primary Concern:

Deep Slabs

Aspect:

North

Northeast

East

Elevation:

High

Trend:

Less Dangerous

Primary Concern Comments:

Without question, the snowpack is healing on the Skyline, especially were the pack is deeper than 4'. My concern is for areas with a shallower pack.

snow_profile_location:

Observed Danger Rating:

Moderate

Forecast Danger Rating:

Moderate