Observation: Chugach State Park

Location: Peak 3 area

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Observer:
Route & General Observations

Up rabbit creek and up/down one of the SW gullies.

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?No
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?Yes
Observer Comments

Recent windloading of new snow in very localized areas. Produced short but over 6” deep cracks.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Snowline started to drop in the evening. Snowing well at summits.

Snow surface

Dust on slightly moist crust.