Professional Observation
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Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 21, 2022Submitted:
January 22, 2022Observer:
WCMAC - Trask BaughmanZone or Region:
MissionsLocation:
6900 ft ridge between Lake Elsina and Lake DinahSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
IsolatedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedSnow Stability
Stability Rating:
GoodConfidence in Rating:
HighStability Trend:
SteadyBottom Line
Today we road sleds into the east side of the Missions to lake Elsina. We were pleasantly surprised to find great riding on fresh snow.
Observations made:
• 17 inches (45cm) of snow on top of the mid-January crust.
• Strong winds out of the SW on ridge tops
• Isolated pockets of instabilities in storm snow
• Large fresh wind lips and cornices on north and northeast aspects
• Dry loose on several aspects in steep terrain
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Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
OvercastWind:
Strong , SWAvalanche Problems
| Problem | Location | Distribution | Sensitivity | Size | Comments |
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Wind Slab
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Dry Loose
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