Observation: NWAC Forecaster

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 13, 2022
Submitted:
March 13, 2022
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Andy Harrington
Zone or Region:
West South
Location:
Cement, Lakes, and Big Crow Basins

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Media/Attachments

Weak snow including facets were easy to identify between the Early March Crust and a thin crust marking the 3/12 interface.
Weak snow between crusts. If this set-up sticks around, we'll be talking about another facet sandwich.
Wind textured surfaces and drifts behind objects helped highlight wind-loaded areas near by.
Fresh cornices were small but sensitive (N aspect)
The new storm felt over a crust, forming the 3/12 interface. This crust varied in thickness depending on aspect. This picture is from a SE aspect.
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