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Professional Observation

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 17, 2023 - February 20, 2023
Submitted:
February 21, 2023
Observer:
Pro
Zone or Region:
Lick Creek Area
Location:
Yurt Terrain

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Bottom Line

PPG toured about Lick Cr. Summit over the Holiday weekend. We found solar crusts on any aspect with slight southerly tilt. We found soft cold snow on aspects that tilted slightly north. Sunday Morning delivered 5 cm of fresh snow at 6930 feet. Sunday night and monday morning delivered widespread Rime crust at all elevations and all aspects observed, 6400-7600 E-N-W.

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