Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 15, 2022
Submitted:
January 16, 2022
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lake Creek

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Cold morning with Lots of VV in the meadow at 6mm at 11:11am air temp at -8c, snow temp at -4c degree.
quick pit during the accent Results: Ct12@25depth
Spicy up-track
Wind affected ridge.
SNOWPIT:
Area or concern is not propagating in this specific location. This does not mean propagation won’t be observed in areas with more snow or wind loading, Faceting is
Observed in the snowpack especially in the bottom 10cm, surface hoar may be responsible for areas of concern with future layers.

Media

Public Field Report: Lake Creek

Advanced Observations

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