Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Birthday Pass

Date:

February 17, 2018 2:00pm

Observer:

Santiago Rodriguez

Route & General Observations

South aspects: Numerous dry loose avalanches size D1/R2-3. During touring experienced a significant whumpf. Variability of stability test results at various Level 2 Students snow pits.

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

Recent Avalanches?	Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?	Yes
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?	Yes

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Clear, Sunny

Snow surface

New snow

Snowpack

Examples of one pit results - Stability Test results: CT13Q1(SC), ECTP19, PST50/100(End)

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Birthday Pass-17-Feb

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