Observation: Mt Holly

Observation Date

11/29/2019

Observer Name

Aaron London

Region

Southwest » Tushers » Mt Holly

Location Name or Route

Mt Holly Southwest Ridge

Red Flags

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Collapsing

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

Consolidated column of snow with increasing firmness down to facets on the ground on west through north aspects.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Wind Drifted Snow

Trend

Increasing Danger

Problem #2 Comments

High winds from southern storm scouring southern aspects and depositing it on northern aspects.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northwest

Elevation

10,900'

Video

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Low

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Moderate

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