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 |