Observation: Avalanche Professional

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Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 8, 2022
Submitted:
December 9, 2022
Observer:
Avalanche Professional - Shane Robinson
Zone or Region:
West South
Location:
Crystal Backcountry (E, NE, W, and SW)

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Overcast
Wind:
Strong , S
New/Recent Snowfall:
6" on average

Strong and gusty S & SW winds in the am with S2 precip. The weather calmed in the pm with light winds and flurries.

None observed.

Snowpack Observations

A generally right side up and strong snowpack exists in most places. A Dec. 7th sun crust has created a poor bond on S and SW aspects. Exposed features have also been scoured to the ground in places producing a variable HS across the region.