Observation: NWAC Forecaster
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Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 29, 2022Submitted:
March 29, 2022Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Irene HenningerZone or Region:
West CentralLocation:
Hwy 2 Corridor (Up to 4200ft, W)Signs of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedMedia/Attachments
Advanced Information
Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
ObscuredTemperature:
40°FWind:
CalmObscured 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.