Fresh Crop

Location Name: 
Missions - East Side
Observation date: 
Sunday, January 10, 2021 - 14:30
Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
No
Observation made by: Public

Location

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Quick Observation
  • Widespread crop of surface hoar on eastern aspects from 6000-7000'. Our observations were limited to this aspect and elevation but I wouldn't be surprised to find this layer elsewhere.
  • This layer topped a variety of surfaces including thin sun crust, windboard, and in some spots even a couple inches of unconsolidated snow.
  • The sun had already put a hurting on this layer by early afternoon, but I anticipate it survived in sheltered areas.
  • No recent avalanche activity.
  • No obvious signs of instability.

We skied slopes less than 30 degrees.

Travel Details
Region: 
Outside of the Advisory Area
Activity: 
Skiing
Snowmobiling
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
Hide Terrain
Elevation of observation: 
3500-5000 ft
5000-6500 ft
Above 6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
NE
E
SE
Persistent Weak Layers: 
Surface Hoar
On the surface
New Snow in the past 24 hours: 
0.00in.
More comments about the snowpack and weather: 
SH 3mm at 6000' increasing to 10mm at 7000'
Blowing Snow: 
None
Wind Speed: 
Calm (No air motion)
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Sky Cover: 
Mostly Clear (FEW)
Highest Precipitation Rate: 
No Precipitation (NO)