Observation: Little Water

Weather

Sky

Obscured

Precipitation

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Direction

Southwest

Wind Speed

Moderate

Weather Comments

It snowed pretty much all day. Winds were gusty from the SW and most pronounced near the ridge. In the afternoon, winds picked up even in more protected areas.

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

10"

New Snow Density

Medium

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Dense Loose

Snow Characteristics Comments

The new snow was inverted, but very skiable. It snowed pretty hard, so our first tracks were pretty much filled in by the end of the day. The temp dropped a bit during the day, so the snow got lighter.

Red Flags

Red Flags

Recent Avalanches

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Cracking

Collapsing

Rapid Warming

Poor Snowpack Structure

Red Flags Comments

All red flags! That's why we skied low angle trees with nothing above. We had collapsing all day both ascending and descending. Some cracking with small wind lips.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Increasing Danger

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northwest

Elevation

9,400'

Slope Angle

27°