Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Eldorado Bowl Area

Date:

February 24, 2019 2:00pm

Observer:

Troy Tempel

Route & General Observations

Followed existing skin-track up ridge line. Descended semi-shaded valley.

Red Flags

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Observer Comments

Noticed a 1-2" thick wind / freeze-thaw crust on exposed ridge lines. Some surface sluffing on the way down.

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Bluebird, mid-20's, no wind. Hello February and March!

Snow surface

Deep and dry, ski pole could be pushed all the way down. Excellent ski quality.

Snowpack

Noticed some solar warming and roller balls in the afternoon.

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Uptrack

Independence Mine

Solar Effect

Parking Lot

Route

Location

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