Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Mt Rainier Nordic PatrolObservation Date:
January 1, 2022Submitted:
January 2, 2022Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
XC Skiing/SnowshoeingLocation:
Reflection Lakes, Valley Road, Mazama Ridge, Pan Face, Pan PointSigns of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Paradise is loaded with tons of new snow. Trees are coated in sheltered areas and rimed on ridgetops. New snow was heavier/wetter than previous rounds. Minor shallow point releases on solar aspects which absorbed more of Saturday's solar radiation. More wind-affected snow on Mazama ridge and Pan Face. Found heavily wind affected snow on Pan Point, highest point of travel.
Surface hoar seen forming on all aspects, which raises the question of how this will bond with the incoming snow.