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Fresh Crop
Location Name:
Missions - East Side
Observation date:
Sunday, January 10, 2021 - 14:30
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
No
Observation made by:
Public
Location
Tabs
Quick Observation
Widespread crop of surface hoar on eastern aspects from 6000-7000'. Our observations were limited to this aspect and elevation but I wouldn't be surprised to find this layer elsewhere.
This layer topped a variety of surfaces including thin sun crust, windboard, and in some spots even a couple inches of unconsolidated snow.
The sun had already put a hurting on this layer by early afternoon, but I anticipate it survived in sheltered areas.
No recent avalanche activity.
No obvious signs of instability.
We skied slopes less than 30 degrees.
Travel Details
Region:
Outside of the Advisory Area
Activity:
Skiing
Snowmobiling
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details:
Terrain
Elevation of observation:
3500-5000 ft
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation:
NE
E
SE
Persistent Weak Layers:
Surface Hoar
On the surface
New Snow in the past 24 hours:
0.00in.
More comments about the snowpack and weather:
SH 3mm at 6000' increasing to 10mm at 7000'
Blowing Snow:
None
Wind Speed:
Calm (No air motion)
Air temperature:
Above Freezing
Sky Cover:
Mostly Clear (FEW)
Highest Precipitation Rate:
No Precipitation (NO)
