Professional Field Report

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
October 16, 2019
Submitted:
November 23, 2019
Observer:
SAC - Chris Lundy
Zone or Region:
Sawtooth and Western Smoky Mtns
Location:
Driving from Stanley to Ketchum

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Bottom Line

There might be enough snow in the high north alpine to have some bearing on our long term snowpack conditions. Everywhere else is bare or a few inches of snow.

Media/Attachments

Early season snow cover on Imogene Peak in the Sawtooths.
Early season snow cover at Galena Pass in the Smoky Mountains.

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