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Professional Observation

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
November 11, 2022 - November 11, 2022
Submitted:
November 11, 2022
Observer:
PAC - Not a forecaster but observer-Brian Peters
Zone or Region:
Boulder/Jughandle Area
Location:
Boulder peak

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
Minor wind slabs along ridge from north winds

Snow Stability

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

Bottom Line

Thin conditions with an average 2 feet of snow. We did not observe any cracking or collapsing in our travels. Rocks, stumps, logs, and shrubs were our main hazards over any avalanche concerns. The snowpack will weaken during this extended dry spell and will be problematic once we get snow in the future.
Stay safe out there and remember it’s a long season!

Media

Surface hoar development
Solar crust at 7700’
Early season conditions
Wind affected snow from north winds along ridge line

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Sunny
Temperature:
28
Wind:
Calm , S

Clear sunny day that was nice in the sun but cool in the shade.

Avalanche Observations

Did not see any avalanches.

Snowpack Observations

Did not dig a pit.

Avalanche Problems

Problem Location Distribution Sensitivity Size Comments
Wind Slab
Isolated
Specific
Widespread
Unreactive
Stubborn
Reactive
Touchy
D1
D1.5
D2
D2.5
D3
D3.5
D4
D4.5
D5
 Minor wind slabs on north aspects
None Specified

Terrain Use

We kept to lower angle terrain to minimize damage to skis and maximize quality of snow.

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