| Recent Avalanches? | Yes |
| Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
| Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
Observation: Hatcher Pass
Location: Cross Hill
Toured up to Cross Hill to have a look at the snowpack.
Obvious signs of instability
Observer Comments
Human triggered avalanches observed on Marmot, Hatch Peak, and Eldorado Bowl. See separate observation for photos.
Weather
Snowing ~1 cm / hour in the morning, gradually clearing by early afternoon. 20 cm storm total new snow. Wind calm to light from the NE. 12 degrees F at 1 pm.
Snow surface
20 cm storm total low density new snow.
Snowpack
Pits 1 & 2: Cross Hill area, 3942', S Aspect, 17 degree Slope. HS=110 cm (Pit 1) & HS=85 cm (Pit 2) . CT28 SC x2 down 65 cm (Pit 1) and 55cm (Pit 2) on 6-9 mm BSH & facets above a melt freeze crust. ECTX x2. Boot penetration hip deep.
Pit 3: Ridge of Gold Cord Peak, 4250', ESE Aspect, 38 degree Slope. HS=55 cm. CT11 SC down 20 cm in new snow, CT20 SC down 35 cm at storm snow / old snow interface.
Dry loose avalanches in the Gold Cord Lake area. Note thin early season conditions.
Pit 1 in Cross Hill area at 3942', S Aspect, 17 degree Slope. CT28 x2 down 65 on BSH & facets. ECTX.
A storm that brought ~8" new snow cleared off by afternoon.
Thin early season conditions on Gold Cord Peak.
A storm overnight brought ~8" of new snow.