Observation: Maybird Gulch

Weather

Sky

Overcast

Wind Direction

Southwest

Wind Speed

Light

Weather Comments

Clear skies and no wind until late morning and then overcast and light to moderate winds.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

12"

New Snow Density

Medium

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Wind Crust

Rain-Rime Crust

Damp

Snow Characteristics Comments

Soft powder one turn and then zippy time crust the next. Protected areas had decent snow.

Red Flags

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Rapid Warming

Poor Snowpack Structure

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Snow Profile

Aspect

North

Elevation

10,500'

Slope Angle

30°