Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 23, 2021
Submitted:
January 26, 2021
Observer:
SAC - VandenBos (off duty)
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Location:
Owl Creek

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
Isolated
Collapsing? 
Isolated

Advanced Information

Avalanche Observations

Observed evidence of activity from 1/13 event in Owl and W Fk Prairie Creek (entered in database)

Snowpack Observations

Snow since 1/13 is faceting significantly. Particularly concerning where this snow is resting on top of slick surfaces developed during 1/13-14 wind event. 12/11 is ugly here and showing no signs of improvement yet (see pit).