Pro Field Report
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 16, 2023Submitted:
January 16, 2023Observer:
SAC - Jon PreussZone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern MtnsLocation:
Hailey to Fisher CreekSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
YesCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedBottom Line
Glassed lots of terrain from the highway and retrieved limited natural avalanche activity. Most of the observed activity was wet moving snow. None of the warming snow caused bigger debris piles.
Advanced Information
Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
Mostly CloudyLeaving Hailey at 1100, it was mostly sunny for the majority of the drive to Galena Pass. There was a band of high clouds that slightly inhibited the amount of sunshine entering the Boulder Mountains. The Sawtooths and White Clouds were in mid-level clouds with some very light flurries. Clouds were increasing throughout the area on the drive home at 1600.
Avalanche Observations
| # | Date | Location | Size | Type | Bed Sfc | Depth | Trigger | Photos | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jan 14, 2023 (+/- 1 day) |
Goat Creek SE 10000ft |
D2 | SS-Soft Slab | N-Natural |
|
Report |
Sunshine in the last few days was most pronounced in the WRV and Boulder Mountains. "Roller balls" in a few drainages but nothing turned into a loose wet cycle. The Sawtooths showed poor light and visibility to verify any recent avalanche activity.