Observation: NWAC Forecaster

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 29, 2022
Submitted:
March 29, 2022
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Irene Henninger
Zone or Region:
West Central
Location:
Hwy 2 Corridor (Up to 4200ft, W)

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Media/Attachments

Obscured skies today.
A wet forest
Water pouring out of my ski boot upon return to my truck.

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Obscured
Temperature:
40°F
Wind:
Calm

Obscured skies ranged from 2500ft to above my max elevation at 4200ft. Light drizzle fell all morning.

Snowpack Observations

Consistent snow cover began at about 3500ft on west-facing slopes. By 4000ft the snowpack was about 2 feet deep in open areas, and fully transitioned to spring snow. I sank 4 inches down in slushy corn but found a solid base beneath. In areas around trees the snow wasn't supportable. Please excuse my lack of snow-related photos due to everything being very soggy.