Observation: Mt. Magog

Observation Date
3/8/2013
Observer Name
Pagnucco
Region
Logan
Location Name or Route
Mt. Magog, South Ridge, East Face
Weather
Sky
Overcast
Wind Speed
Calm
Weather Comments
The sun tried to break through around midday but for most of the afternoon it remained cloudy.
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
6"
New Snow Density
High
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Snow Characteristics Comments

Most of the snow, regardless of aspect, was getting fairly warm and gloppy, especially below 8000'. Shaded areas were a bit drier but still feeling the effects of daytime greenhousing. Luckily, the sun didn't break out of the clouds so the only signs of instability were some rollers and goo goo balls on slopes below rock bands and cliffs. No slab activity noted. No collapsing noted.

Red Flags
Red Flags
Rapid Warming
Red Flags Comments
The forecasted warmup is likely to create instability, at least in the surface snow.