Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Summit lake road, willow fishhook, palmer side gold coard rd palmer

Date:
Observer:
Zachary Adams
Route & General Observations

Multiple avalanche debris piles covering summit lake rd hatcher pass. natural slide from last storm night before all aspects all terrain wind loaded slopes hard wind crust over 16 inch new snow. Natural and man made avalanches are occurring in hatcherpass unpredictable riding conditions travel with caution.

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

Wind loaded

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

16 in new snow from last storm system.wind effected in all terrain 7 degrees F

Snow surface

Multiple layers wind blown over new snow

Snowpack

N/a

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Summit lake willow fishhook rd  

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