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Observation: Ham Hollow

Observation Date
3/13/2013
Observer Name
Darren McAvoy
Region
Logan
Location Name or Route
Wood Camp, Ham Hollow
Weather
Sky
Few
Wind Direction
Southwest
Wind Speed
Moderate
Weather Comments
Light winds in the bottom, increased on upper slopes.
Snow Characteristics
Snow Surface Conditions
Damp
Red Flags
Red Flags
Recent Avalanches
Cracking
Collapsing
Rapid Warming
Poor Snowpack Structure
Red Flags Comments
Had minor cracking and collapsing on first up track before noon. Became more pronounced and widespread on second lap, also started sinking in a little, but not really past ankle depth, left by 1:30 as it was getting too soft, skis dropped in a little deeper on parts of the exit. Also observed some wet natural activity on north aspects below cliffs.
Comments

Cool lenticular clouds this morning.

Ham Hollow coverage. Could still ski from the parking lot on continuous snow, but today might have been the last of it without a fresh coating.

Observed heat induced activity on north aspect.