Observation: Chalk Creek

Weather

Sky

Clear

Wind Direction

North

Wind Speed

Light

Weather Comments

Stunning day inthe mountains with 4"6" of dense snow found in upper elevation terrain

Snow Characteristics

New Snow Depth

6"

New Snow Density

Medium

Snow Surface Conditions

Dense Loose

Melt-Freeze Crust

Snow Characteristics Comments

Nice little reset for the eastern front.

Frosted trees and shallow cream.

Red Flags

Red Flags Comments

No huge red flags today. Snowpack very predictable and well behaved.

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

A few shallow wind slabs, but these are spotty at best. Bigger concern are the ginormous corni that are breaking naturally.