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Observation: High Creek

Observation Date
12/26/2023
Observer Name
Nick Benoit
Region
Logan » High Creek
Location Name or Route
High Creek
Weather
Sky
Clear
Wind Direction
Northwest
Wind Speed
Light
Snow Characteristics
New Snow Depth
3"
New Snow Density
Low
Snow Surface Conditions
Powder
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
8,900'
Comments
Nice surface refresh. Around 3-4 inches of fresh. Dust on crust conditions below about 8000 ft. We performed an ECT and got no result, we also performed a few CT that broke on the ground with 23 taps (3 shoulder taps). It was almost comical moving the gigantic columns out of the pit. In general we didn't observe any other signs of instability other than some very small sensitive wind drifts.
We measured an average depth of 115cm in a sheltered spot at 8900 ft. At 7800 ft on the same slope we measured depths of 75cm.
Today's Observed Danger Rating
Low
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
Low
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