Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 3, 2021
Submitted:
February 4, 2021
Observer:
Pro
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Location:
Baldy Snow Study Plot (NNW)

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Snow Stability

Stability Rating: 
Good
Confidence in Rating: 
High
Stability Trend: 
Improving

Bottom Line

We dug a full profile pit in the Baldy Snow Study Plot which is more representative of backcountry terrain than in bounds terrain. The main weak interface of concern was at 35cm (12/13 layer) where large 1-3mm facets become slightly smaller above it. We had 2 CT's which failed on isolation on this layer and PST's were sensitive at this interface as well.

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Study-Plot_20210203.pdf