Pro Field Report

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 6, 2022
Submitted:
January 6, 2022
Observer:
SAC - Bret Rasmussen
Zone or Region:
Island Park
Location:
Head of White Elephant Canyon

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
The snowpack is generally quite solid, except for the interface under the storm snow that has accumulated during the previous 72 hours. I didn't find this layer as prominent today at 8200' as I did two days ago at 9000', but it is still there, I'm going to call it a NSF buried 20cm. ECTN1@155cm, ECTN20@130cm, ECTN30@112cm. HS175cm. Also noticed some shallow cracking on a few wind drifted east facing aspects.

Snow Stability

Stability Rating: 
Good
Confidence in Rating: 
High
Stability Trend: 
Worsening

Bottom Line

Use caution on wind loaded slopes that could break at the bottom of the storm snow layer or within the drifted snow slab. Steep slopes can still pose a problem considering the addition of extra weight coming during the next 24 hours.

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Overcast
Wind:
Light , W
New/Recent Snowfall:
HST 20cm

We are in a storm pattern with a warming trend. Light snow and a little wind today with 8 inches plus of snow available for transport.