Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Microdot

Date:

November 9, 2020 10:30pm

Observer:

Zack Siemsen

Route & General Observations

Unplowed road to IM parking lot
Standard MD uptrack to second knoll.

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

Recent Avalanches?	Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?	Yes
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?	Yes

Observer Comments

Localized collapse on uptrack, lower ridge, east flank, and ray wallace bowl.
Shooting cracks on east wind loaded areas.

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Calm and clear w/ high 24°
2 day total new snow ~20in

Snow surface

Low density snow at lower elevations
Minor wind crust on some ridges mid elevation

Snowpack

Low density snow over crust layer on basal facets
Thinner snowpack at higher elevations

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Location

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