Observation: North Slope Environs

Weather

Sky

Broken

Wind Direction

Northwest

Wind Speed

Light

Weather Comments

High, milky clouds, thinned out as the day progressed. Comfortably warm temps and light wind made for a pleasant day.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

6"

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Faceted Loose

Snow Characteristics Comments

A very elevation dependent mixed bag

Red Flags

Red Flags

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

Surface snow on protected polars is the biggest red flag. Once it starts stomining again... heads up!