Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
November 19, 2021
Submitted:
November 19, 2021
Observer:
SAC - Lundy, Davis
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Location:
Lower Titus Wx Station (8600-9100', N-E-SE)

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Snow Stability

Stability Rating: 
Very Good
Confidence in Rating: 
High
Stability Trend: 
Steady

Bottom Line

Primary goal of trip was weather station maintenance, so we didn't cover a lot of ground or make detailed observations. The snowpack, especially in the upper layers, is beginning to show signs of weakening - although the midpack crust remains intact and supportable.

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Obscured
Temperature:
Near freezing
New/Recent Snowfall:
5-7cm

S-1 on and off today with 5-7cm accumulation since last night. We stayed in sheltered mid-elevation terrain, and did not encounter much wind there. In the Sawtooth Valley, the precip was a "wintry mix" or even rain at times.

Snowpack Observations

Primary observation was the overall weaker snowpack than what we've seen in the past week or two - especially in the surface snow that fell from 11/9 on.

The snowpack generally consists of:
5-7cm HN24
Thin breakable crust
10-20cm of weakening, small grained facets
Generally supportable midpack crust
10-20cm of snow at the ground still retaining some strength