Observation: Summit

Location: Summit Lake Area (Moose North, Butch Peak, and Tri tip. West facing gullies.

Date:

December 10, 2019 7:45pm

Observer:

Alex mcLain

Route & General Observations

Recent avalanche activity. West aspect that came down during previous storm. See Pictures.

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

35F Partly sunny today at 130 pm.

Photos & Video

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Several avalanches came down just south of Hope Y during storm.

Avalanche debris above Lower Summit Lake

Avalanche activity above Summit Lake

Location

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