Observation: Summit

Location: Fresno Trees

Date:
Observer:
Route & General Observations

Normal skin track route up east face of Fresno. stayed in the trees due to low visibility. Sky obscured.

Red Flags
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Observer Comments

No obvious signs of instability.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Temp in gravel pit parking lot was 12 degrees F, with warming at higher elevations.
5-10 mph wind from north. Definite wind effect on ridge.

Snow surface

Very light, sugary snow
New snow S-1 throughout day.

Snowpack

Dug a pit @ 1950ft on the East facing slope. 28 degree slope angle. total snowpack depth is 64cm.
ECT 5 with no propagation 20cm down.
CT 5 20cm down sudden collapse.