Observation: Avalanche Professional

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Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 10, 2022
Submitted:
December 10, 2022
Observer:
Avalanche Professional - Shane Robinson
Zone or Region:
West South
Location:
Crystal Backcountry (All Aspects Observed )

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
Isolated
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Overcast
Wind:
Moderate , SE

Moderate snow and winds to start the day eventually became S-1 with light winds and moderate gusts in the afternoon. Winds were primarily out of the SE with moderate blowing snow on the ridges. Occasional moments of better visibility across the terrain, but primarily overcast.

One small natural wind slab at about 5400' (Near TL) in steep rocky terrain.

Snowpack Observations

Lots of reactive snowpack tests within the storm snow in sheltered areas, but the snow was less reactive in windward exposed terrain.