Observation: NWAC Forecaster

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 3, 2021
Submitted:
December 3, 2021
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Lee Lazzara
Zone or Region:
West North
Location:
Excelsior Peak (1900' - 5700' - on snow obs all aspects at 5000-5700')

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Media/Attachments

Baker North Side

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Cloudy
Wind:
Calm
New/Recent Snowfall:
a few cm of wind drifted new snow over 12/2 MFcr this area, many areas 12/2 rain crust is exposed at surface

No inputs - cloudy with some sun breaks PM - calm

No avalanche obs

Snowpack Observations

50-100cm at 5500' (varying w/ exposure to wind) - could have used a pick axe to dig pit - 30cm hard, boot supportable, well frozen K Mfcr over P harndess ,moist melt forms to the ground. Snow cover on Baker above 7000' is impressive with glacial snow surfaces looking smooth and uniform and a majority of cracks filled in.

Avalanche Problems

No avalanche problems

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