Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Gold Cord basin/Friendship Pass. Allie and Jed; thanks for all the great work in making the Hatcher Pass forecasts.

Date:

April 17, 2016 1:00pm

Observer:

Joe Kurtak

Route & General Observations

Skied from Independence gate 2.2 mi up into the Gold Cord basin at el 4300.

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

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

Observer Comments

Numerous recent point release avalanches observed, the majority having run on W to SW facing slopes.

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Partly sunny with calm winds.

Snow surface

Melt/freeze crust that softened as the day progressed.

Snowpack

No pits dug.

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Point releases on SW aspect of ridge, E. side of Gold Cord basin.

Location

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