Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 3, 2022
Submitted:
January 3, 2022
Observer:
SAC - Bret Rasmussen
Zone or Region:
Island Park
Location:
Lion Head Ridge @ ski hill

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
Did not notice any obvious signs of instability. ECTN18 @ 99cm, ECTN24 @80cm each on wind slab interfaces. HS was 135cm. FC layer from ground to freeze melt crust @ 24 cm. This layer did not fail in the standard 30 taps, but after pulling a handful of snow out of this layer the column slid off.

Snow Stability

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

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Sunny
Temperature:
-10f
Wind:
Light , SW

blowing and drifting w/ a good amount available for transport. No new in the last 24 hours

Avalanche Problems

Problem Location Distribution Sensitivity Size Comments
None Specified