Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Summit road Hatcher pass

Date:

October 23, 2024 1:20pm

Observer:

C H82

Route & General Observations

Skinned up summit road. Snow has a surprisingly good base on the road. Some wind buffed icy areas, especially closer to the summit pass. Now the Hatch peak/ April bowl are not skiable yet, lots of wind scouring visible. Large plums of snow coming off Hatch peak near the weather station. We will need more snow for sure as the rock sharks will present with the current snow depth .

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Observer Comments

Small wind loading observed.

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Moderate wind at summit pass. Gentle to flat on the remaining road.

Snow surface

Road has a solid base with approx 1in fluffy layer on top. Some wind buff icyness present at higher elevation.

Snowpack

No formal/ informal pit done.

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Summit rd

Natural release wind small wind slab

Hatch peak

April bowl summer trail

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