Observation: North Slope Environs

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

West

Wind Speed

Light

Weather Comments

Beautiful day on the eastern front with bright sunshine, comfortable temps, and diminishing winds.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

8"

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Snow Characteristics Comments

The surface snow is super weak, especially on mid elevation, wind sheltered, polar slopes.

Red Flags

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

Surface snow structure is a red flag... basal layers are bomber.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Problem #1 Comments

A little uptick in wind along with some fresh snow to work with will make things touchy.