Observation: Snake Creek

Red Flags

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Avalanche Problem #1

Problem

New Snow

Trend

Same

Problem #1 Comments

A burst of new snow fell in the last 8 hours. About 5-6" in the 8,500-9,000' area.

Avalanche Problem #2

Problem

Persistent Weak Layer

Trend

Same

Problem #2 Comments

Previous snow pits had PWL as the weak link our tests. Today, in this pit, the snowpack reacted much stronger.

Snow Profile

Aspect

Northeast

Elevation

8,600'