Professional Observation
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 14, 2022 - January 14, 2022Submitted:
January 14, 2022Observer:
WAC - Sarah JakoberZone or Region:
ElkhornsLocation:
Angell Basin, 7200-8200', mostly east-north aspects.Signs of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None Experienced
Visible scouring in some areas; very little snow available for transport.
Snow Stability
Stability Rating:
Very GoodConfidence in Rating:
LowStability Trend:
ImprovingBottom Line
Toured into Angell Basin today to gain baseline information on how the upper snowpack has changed with recent warm temperatures. Found three noticeable crusts within the top 100cm's - one below recent storm snow at 5cm's, a very thick series of ice crusts at 18-26cm's, and a third less obvious crust at 46cm's. The upper crust was only breakable in isolated areas and supported the weight of a skier with or without skis on. Snow below the second (largest) crust was very well consolidated. Surface hoar up to 2mm has formed in sheltered, north facing areas.
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