​Observation type
Snowpack
Observer
Jeff
Keep me anonymous if published
no
Location (general area)
East of Mt. Waterman
Latitude

Longitude

Date (yyyymmdd)
2016/12/24
Time
0800
Road conditions to area
Hwy 2 was closed but we were already past closure.
Temperature
approx. 25 F
Sky
few clouds (up to 2/8)
Wind speed
Calm (smoke rises vertically)
Wind direction
not observed
Wind direction in degrees
Slope aspect
North
Aspect in degrees
Slope angle
25-35
Elevation
6700-7000+
Snow depth
12"-18"
Boot/ Ski penetration

Precipitation
None
Activity, recent avalanches
No
Brief description
moderately heavy/wet snow with areas of dry snow
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no
Rapid warming
no
Obvious avalanche path
no
Terrain trap
no
Comment
There was no base prior to this.
Most low rocks were covered.
Snow pack very stable.
Came in wet and then drier near top.
​Publish this observation
Yes I would like this observation Published