Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Marmot SE face

Date:

February 2, 2024 4:47pm

Observer:

APU Snow Science II Bicknell, Kerst, Latosuo

Route & General Observations

Toured up presidents before walking the ridge to Marmot peak and enjoying the long sun run down.

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

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

Observer Comments

Dry loose sides on steeper slopes.

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Temperatures in the negative but the sun made it quite bearable! Calm to light winds throughout the tour.

Snow surface

Very nice skiing condiitons!
Slight wind skin starting ~3000
More wind effect at the ridge line

Snowpack

Cornicing on the NW aspect

Photos & Video

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Another perspective of the ridge line

Wind effect at the summit

Prime conditions! Marmot SE face at 4000 feet 2/2/24

Cornice pulling away from ridgetop- Right next to the skin track

Location

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