Observation: Summit

Location: Fresno Ridge

Date:

January 14, 2019 3:00pm

Observer:

Blaine Smith Nancy Pfeiffer Professional

Route & General Observations

Climbed up from gravel pit to 2850′ above The Shield. Slight wind texture started at 1750′
Significant wind affect above 2500′

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

Recent Avalanches?	No
Collapsing (Whumphing)?	No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?	Yes

Observer Comments

Shooting cracks only on unsupported, wind loaded slopes. (Targeted test slopes)

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Mostly sunny, light N winds, warm

Snow surface

Partially settled NSF from the cold snap in protected areas. Windloaded or scoured spots above that.

Snowpack

First test results I have personally found on that BSH layer.

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Shield Path Summit -14-Jan

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