Observation: Cardiff Pass

Weather

Sky

Obscured

Precipitation

Heavy Snowfall

Weather Comments

Heavy snow fall, cold temps

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

22"

New Snow Density

Low

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

light to medium powder

Red Flags

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Red Flags Comments

Heavy snow fall, noticed sloughing on the up track, some slab below powder snow

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

Definitely below surface slab, showing potential for weak layer release

Avalanche Problem #2

Trend

Same

Problem #2 Comments

Loading slab layer -- adding snow to the slab will not be good for possible release on weak layer

Snow Profile

Aspect

Southeast

Slope Angle

38°