| Recent Avalanches? | No |
| Collapsing (Whumphing)? | Yes |
| Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | Yes |
Observation: Chugach State Park
Location: Harp Mountain
From Harp Mtn Trailhead, we toured up the lower angle ridgeline that eventually meets up on the north side of Harp Mtn. Once on the west face we encountered 2 whumps and shooting cracks. At 2900′ we dug a pit to check out the snowpack with concerning results.
ECTP11 dn45
PST30/100 End dn45
Obvious signs of instability
Weather
The temps above 25degF with a light breeze occasionally gusting to 10-15. Mostly clear.
Snow surface
Wind effected surface, still soft from recent snow.
Snowpack
A layer of facets 45cm down was failing under our weight causing two significant whumps and one that resulted in shooting cracks. See snowpit profile for instability test results.