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Observation: Webster Flat

Observation Date
12/28/2021
Observer Name
Levi Pendleton and Steffan Gregory
Region
Southwest » Cedar Canyon Region » Webster Flat
Location Name or Route
Webster Flat
Red Flags
Red Flags
Poor Snowpack Structure
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem
New Snow
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #1 Comments
Snowpack has almost doubled in depth within the last week with consistent storms in the area. Winds have remained consistent out of the WSW.
Avalanche Problem #2
Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Trend
Increasing Danger
Problem #2 Comments
3-6 mm depth hoar was found at the ground on an upper elevation slope on the north side of the compass. Layer was not reactive to stability tests in the pit that was facilitated. Rounding was observed. The attached image shows a depth hoar grain, but there was plentiful depth hoar present at ground level.
Snow Profile
Aspect
Northwest
Elevation
9,500'
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Considerable
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
High