Professional Observation
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 7, 2023 - January 7, 2023Submitted:
January 7, 2023Observer:
ProZone or Region:
Lick Creek AreaLocation:
8302Signs of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
YesCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None Experienced
Minor wind slabs in exposed alpine terrain, blowing and drifting snow on ridgelines above 7,500'
Snow Stability
Stability Rating:
GoodConfidence in Rating:
ModerateStability Trend:
WorseningBottom Line
We found stable snow below treeline. Newly formed wind slabs in the alpine had us traveling as per moderate protocol (e.g. ski cutting rollovers and skiing one at a time). Looking at tracks from the last couple of days, today's wind may be increasing the hazard.
Advanced Information
Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
Mostly CloudyWind:
Moderate , SBreezy on exposed ridge lines.
Avalanche Observations
| # | Date | Location | Size | Type | Bed Sfc | Depth | Trigger | Comments | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Today |
8302 NE 7800 |
D1 | WS | I-New/Old Interface | 4" |
AS-Skier c-Intentional |
25' wide, 40 degree slope, ran only 40 or so vertical feet. Minor but may be indicative of others. More like D0.5. | None |
Minor ski cut. worth noting that a few hand pits in the area produced easy shears on newly formed wind slabs. Only in exposed areas. We skied similar unloaded aspects at this slope angle and elevation with only minor sluffing. Wind was actively blowing snow in exposed locations. Old skin tracks were filled in in places.
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