Observation: Portage / Placer

Location: Road Obs - Whittier/Shakespear Shoulder

Date:
Observer:
Tom Enzi
Route & General Observations

Windspeed at the road was around 20mph NW gusting 30, higher wind speeds at ridge tops predominantly from the West. Obvious heavy transport off prominent peaks and ridge tops around the valley. Temps 10 -15 F

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
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High westerly winds at ridgetops. Here you can see some smaller wind triggered slides on the ridge just SE of Whittier "proper."  

Heavy transport off Shakespear Shoulder viewed from the road.  

Location


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