Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 17, 2020
Submitted:
March 17, 2020
Observer:
SAC - Savage
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Location:
Soldier Mtns: Fairfield area trailheads

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
I was doing a trailhead recon to see if there was still reasonable access for riding. I needed a 4 wheeler, not a sled.

Snow Stability

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

Bottom Line

Wells Summit and Couch Summit trailheads were all dirt (see photos). It was raining to 7500-8000'. You might be able to drive up to the "airport" pullout on the Couch Summit road, but I didn't push my luck to find out. Snowmobile access to snow-covered terrain is either gone or going fast.

Media/Attachments

(3-17-20) Couch Summit trailhead.
(3-17-20) Wells Summit road.

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Obscured
Temperature:
40s F at trailheads
Wind:
Light

Drizzle with intermittent squalls of light to moderate rain. Rain line was over 7500' in the morning and early afternoon.