Observation: Other Regions

Location: Palmer Creek Area (Near Twin Lakes)

Date:

October 17, 2019 5:57pm

Observer:

Alex McLain

Route & General Observations

Palmer Creek Road Avalanche Activity (Near Twin Lakes Trail.)

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

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

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Three inches new snow. Light winds Temperature 35F. Light Rain at 1 PM.

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Twin Lakes (End of Palmer Creek Road)

Closer view of debris out of steeper terrain.

Location

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