Professional Observation
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 2, 2022 - March 2, 2022Submitted:
March 3, 2022Observer:
WAC - Michael HatchZone or Region:
ElkhornsLocation:
Hoffer ButteSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None Experienced
A saturated upper snowpack (30cm) has created an inverted and unstable snowpack situation. This wet heavy snow is sitting on drier weaker snow below.
Snow Stability
Stability Rating:
PoorConfidence in Rating:
HighStability Trend:
SteadyBottom Line
The Elkhorns received over .5" of rain early this week with no hard freeze in 4 days. This has created a saturated upper snowpack and upside-down conditions. The heavy wet snow (30cm) is sitting on weaker drier snow and showing signs of instability. Until we get a hard freeze (early Friday am) expect wet loose avalanches to remain a major concern. Avoid and stay out from underneath steep slopes.
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