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Professional Observation

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 5, 2022
Submitted:
January 6, 2022
Observer:
WCMAC - Trask Baughman
Zone or Region:
Central Bitterroots
Location:
Central Bitterroots, Basscreek, Lappy lake area

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Snow Stability

Stability Rating: 
Good
Confidence in Rating: 
Moderate
Stability Trend: 
Worsening

Bottom Line

Today we toured up to Lappy lake in the central Bitterroot's. We skied below 7400ft due to poor visibility and difficult trail breaking, and we were unable to investigate above the treeline for recent windslab development.
Observations made were:
• Rapid loading from new snow
• Very low-density snow sitting on top of dense old snow
• No instabilities in test pits

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Obscured
Temperature:
16 fahrenheit
Wind:
Light , SW
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