Professional Observation
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 17, 2020Submitted:
March 17, 2020Observer:
SAC - SavageZone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley MtnsLocation:
Soldier Mtns: Fairfield area trailheadsSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
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 GoodConfidence in Rating:
ModerateStability 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.
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Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
ObscuredTemperature:
40s F at trailheadsWind:
LightDrizzle with intermittent squalls of light to moderate rain. Rain line was over 7500' in the morning and early afternoon.
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