Professional Observation
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
February 2, 2022Submitted:
February 2, 2022Observer:
WCMAC - Jeff CartyZone or Region:
RattlesnakeLocation:
Tele meadows areaSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
IsolatedCollapsing?
None Experienced
Instabilities are isolated to wind loaded snow. The new snow lacks the cohesion to form slabs otherwise. Sluffs are running long and fast.
Snow Stability
Stability Rating:
GoodConfidence in Rating:
HighStability Trend:
SteadyBottom Line
Hazard in the area we toured was moderate at ridgeline due to wind slab, and low at middle and lower elevations. Sluff management may be required in steep terrain.
Advanced Information
Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
OvercastTemperature:
0ºf (-17ºc)Wind:
Moderate , NIt was cold up there today. North winds were loading south aspects.
Snowpack Observations
No buried surface hoar found, but buried near surface facets were widespread. Instabilities are isolated to the upped 6" except where drifted deeper by wind. The snowpack below the new snow remains stable.