Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 6, 2020
Submitted:
December 7, 2020
Observer:
Pro
Zone or Region:
Mores Creek
Location:
Above Elk Creek Glades (NorthWest)

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
Very stable. Breakable crust on almost all aspects except NW-NE

Snow Stability

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

Bottom Line

near surface facets but not too big (less than 0.5mm), some faceting above and below the 11/17 crust. Temp gradient larger below ice crust, facets slightly bigger here but still pretty small. rounding facets at the base, also small. ECTX. More details on photo.

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Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Clear
Temperature:
-2 deg C @ 14:00
Wind:
Calm

no new snow since thanksgiving break

Avalanche Observations

N/A

Snowpack Observations

ECTX