Detailed Observation
Date | 2020-01-04 |
Location | Valdez |
Observer | Gareth Brown |
Avalanche | N |
General Observations
1/4- Crudbusters up to 3500′. -20F at the road , -10F at 3200′, Clear, Calm. Shooting cracks: no, Collapsing: yes, Avalanches: no. Surface Hoar was beginning to form. Snow surface was unaffected by wind
Pit results at 3200′, N aspest, 20° slope, HS 180cms, produced ECTP24 down 75cm and PST (30/100) End down 75cm. Both failed on 1-2mm developed facets at the 12/9 rain crust.
Results indicate this layer still has the energy to produce avalanches at this location.