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Observation Details

Observation Date:

February 4, 2022

Submitted:

February 4, 2022

Observer:

WCMAC - Jeff Carty

Zone or Region:

Seeley Swan

Location:

Rice Ridge, Richmond Peak

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches?

None Observed

Cracking?

None Experienced

Collapsing?

None Experienced

Snow Stability

Stability Rating:

Very Good

Confidence in Rating:

High

Stability Trend:

Steady

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:

Overcast

Temperature:

30F (-1C)

Wind:

Light , SW

Temperatures warmed throughout the day. Above 6000' it averaged 30ºf (-1ºC), below 6000' temperatures were above freezing. There is about 12" of new settled snow since Sunday. There is plenty of light snow available for wind transport. Winds alternated between SW and NW, light with occasional strong gusts.

Snowpack Observations

We found a well consolidated, right side up, stable snowpack on east and west aspects of Richmond Peak, 7100'. There were no test results of note.

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