| Recent Avalanches? | No |
| Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
| Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | Yes |
Observation: Hatcher Pass
Location: Hatcher Pass proper- near April Bowl
Travelled up from bridge to HP proper , towards April Bowl, on the summer road in stormy conditions.
Obvious signs of instability
Observer Comments
Pit data SW slope 4000', W aspect of Hatcher Pass Proper (see attached)
Some cracking in new storm snow in isolated wind loaded pockets
Weather
S1, Winds blowing steady 15-20 mph between 1-3 pm from the W/NW. 5" new snow (0.2" water) between approx. 7am and 3 pm. 12 deg. F at 3850' at 2pm. Temps dropped from 14 deg. F to 0 deg F over 12 hours today.
Snow surface
Significant wind transport of today's new snow- about 4-5 inches as of 3 pm. (5 inches new snow at IM as of 8pm 12/28). Winds blew steady and harder in the passes than recorded all day on Marmot Wx station. Snow surface changed from light density pow to being wind sculpted in a couple hours.
Snowpack
HP maintains a weak, poor structure, and rotten base that is widespread. Any new load with the addition of wind will increase avy danger.
See pit and pics. Low continuity, moderate strength, poor structure, high energy.
dec 28 2016
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