Public Field Report

Observation Details

Signs of Unstable Snow

Observations

Skied up ridge line to 9600', with no obvious signs of instability (cracking or whumphing). Above 8500' wind began picking up to moderate from the SW. Snow transport was occurring and small wind slabs (10-20cm) were reactive along the exposed areas and on steeper rolls. Chose a conservative exit back down the uptrack/ridge and kept the slope angle below 30 degrees.