Active wind loading along ridge tops due to Easterly winds
Observation: Summit
Location: Summit Lake Road Obs
Drove to Summit Lake to take advantage of the clear skies and good visibility to look for any evidence of natural avalanches from our last storm. A few small slabs covered with new snow from the New Years storm were seen, but nothing of notable size. Easterly winds were actively loading Western aspects as I drove through the area. A few days ago only 2-3″ of loose dry snow was available for transport.
Observer Comments
Weather
Clear
Cold - 11F
Upper winds estimated 15-40mph
No new precip today
Snow surface
New surface hoar at lower elevations
Active winds loading Southwestern aspects on Twin Peaks
Wind devil at mid elevations on West Ridge of Moose Mountain
No new debris on Moose Mountain. These piles were from the Early December storm cycle
West face of Lodestar. Old debris from Early Dec. storm covered by new snow in middle of picture. Lookers left side has a few newer small storm slabs also covered with fresh snow
New tracks on West face of Manitoba
Cornice above two bowls on the Southwest facing slopes of Butch
Tenderfoot West and Southwest aspects
Summit Lake with Tenderfoot and West face of Tri-Tip in the background
Easterly wind activity loading the Southwest aspect of Wilson's North
New surface hoar seen growing on a few inches of loose dry snow along the road corridor