Observation: Avalanche Professional

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Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 4, 2023
Submitted:
March 4, 2023
Observer:
Avalanche Professional - Pro Guiding Service
Zone or Region:
West South
Location:
Crystal Backcountry (NE-SW 4600'-6200')

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Overcast
Wind:
Moderate , SE
New/Recent Snowfall:
HST 20 - 30 cm

s-1 to s2 in the afternoon. Significant snow available for transport - light / mod snow transport in specific features.

Snowpack Observations

@5900' HS 275cm, 65cm low density right-side-up snow overlying 2/25 MF. Unremarkable results on small column and large column tests.

Avalanche Problems

Very little slab formation, minimal wind effect and no signs of reactive windslab observed