Observation Date:
January 11, 2021 - January 11, 2021
Submitted:
January 11, 2021
Observer:
Pro
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Location:
Spring Cr. (S/W)
Recent Avalanches?
None Observed
Cracking?
Isolated
Collapsing?
Isolated
Very limited collapsing and cracking. Poor structure, pencil hard structure in the lower third of the pack. Faceted snow below. Easy to very easy test results with propagation. Slab was only about 30cm on S/W. Very little consolidation near the alpine.
Stability Rating:
Fair
Confidence in Rating:
Moderate
Stability Trend:
Steady
Expecting increased avalanche hazard with potential loading from incoming storm. Thin slab in this area creates better stability but structure remains poor.