Observation: Public

Observation Details

Signs of Unstable Snow

Observations

5000 ft elevation SW aspect on the NE side of chair peak. Snow pack was stable throughout column test but did shear along the prominent ice layer ~3ft down when the column was pulled on hard from behind after the test. There is also a ~3-4 ft glide crack forming on the saddle between chair peak and its east ridge at ~ 5400 ft. We booted up past the glide crack and appeared stable but may release on a warm/rainy day.