Widespread windslabs in the Missions

Location Name: 
Cedar Peak
Observation date: 
Saturday, December 4, 2021 - 13:30
Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
No
Observation made by: Public

Tabs

Quick Observation

Wet, heavy snow with intense winds kept us on mellow treed slopes today. Snow/rain line was around 4,800 ft. 6-8 inches of new snow above 5,500 ft and 20+ mph SW swirling winds created very touchy windslabs ranging from 4-12 in thick above 6,000 ft. Shooting cracks ranged out 15+ ft and jumping on switchbacks could make a small slab pop out.

Travel Details
Region: 
Outside of the Advisory Area
Activity: 
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
Hide Terrain
Elevation of observation: 
5000-6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
NE
E
Red Flags: 
Shooting cracks
Collapsing / whumpfing noises
More than a foot of new snow or heavy snowfall rates (>1"/hr)
Blowing snow
New Snow in the past 24 hours: 
6.00in.
Total Snow Depth: 
~20 inches above 6,000
Blowing Snow: 
Intense
Wind Speed: 
Strong (Whole trees in motion)
Wind Direction: 
Southwest
Air temperature: 
Below Freezing
Snow line: 
Significant snow above 5,500
Sky Cover: 
Mostly Cloudy (BRK)
Highest Precipitation Rate: 
Heavy Snowfall (S5)