Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
November 10, 2021 - November 10, 2021
Submitted:
November 10, 2021
Observer:
Pro
Zone or Region:
Banner Summit
Location:
Summit Proper (E, 7,000'-7,600')

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
No obvious signs of instability.

Snow Stability

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

Bottom Line

For the elevation/aspect I observed the snowpack seemed very solid. Weakest (fresh) snow on the top, getting progressively firmer as you approach ground level.

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Partly Cloudy
Temperature:
-2C
Wind:
Calm
New/Recent Snowfall:
HN 5cm

Snowpack Observations

Overall HS 30-60cm

At pit location:
7,400', E, HS 55cm
30cm of F -> 4F DF sitting on 25cm of moist P+ melt forms.
CTN

Avalanche Problems

No avalanche problems observed in the terrain I traveled in today.

Terrain Use

First time out this year - plan was to stick to non-avalanche terrain. Great success.