Observation type
Snowpack

Observer
Allen Giernet

Keep me anonymous if published
no

Location (general area)
Mt Waterman

Latitude

Longitude

Date (yyyymmdd)
20191209

Time
1231

Road conditions to area
Clear 

Temperature
4C

Sky
clear (no clouds)

Wind speed
not observed

Wind direction
not observed

Wind direction in degrees

Slope aspect
North

Aspect in degrees
330

Slope angle
35

Elevation
7,196'

Snow depth
33cm

Boot/ Ski penetration
0/0

Precipitation
None

Activity, recent avalanches
No

Brief description

Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no

Rapid warming
no

Obvious avalanche path
no

Terrain trap
no

Comment
Mt waterman 
At 1200 9c @ 6,929’
Stout rain crust. No SP or BP
Slide for life conditions. Aborting going higher without crampons and ice axe. 

Near kratka ridge 1430 
WSW aspect 
BP 7cm 
HS 33cm
Much different conditions when crossing into southerly terrain 

Publish this observation
Yes I would like this observation Published

Pit Profile

wet facets

Snow coverage thin