Pro Field Report
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
December 19, 2021Submitted:
December 19, 2021Observer:
ProZone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley MtnsLocation:
Baldy OB - Top of Xmas Eve (NW/8800')Signs of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None Experienced
There is a clear weak layer at the old snow/new snow interface at 42cm from the bottom of the snowpack. This layer failed in each of our stability tests. Our pit was on a 25 degree slope, and we only dug in one location. However, I would suspect that at any elevation (and similar aspect) where snow existed before the recent storm, the snowpack and stability would look similar.
Snow Stability
Stability Rating:
FairConfidence in Rating:
ModerateStability Trend:
SteadyBottom Line
There is a weak interface between the old snow and the new snow that fell in the recent storm. This layer failed with little effort in each of our tests, and our results were enough for us to avoid any avalanche terrain while in the Baldy OB.