Observation: Summit

Location: General Observation

Date:

November 29, 2017 1:00pm

Observer:

Alex McLain Professional

Route & General Observations

Shallow snowpack exist in the Summit Lake Area. Bare ground in some areas on East Aspects and West aspects have minimal snow at lower to mid elevations.

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

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

Observer Comments

One recent avalanche on Butch Peak West aspect off of steep rocky terrain. D-1 See Picture.

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

2" new snow on 11_29_2017. Temperatures in the lower to mid 20's over the past 24 hours. Winds variable 5-10 mph.

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Summit Lake Area snow cover.

Butch Peak Natural Avalanche West Aspect off of steep terrain. D-1

Location

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