Observation: Summit

Location: General Observation

Date:

January 12, 2018 7:12pm

Observer:

Alex McLain Professional

Route & General Observations

Light snow and rain today with upper elevations receiving significant wind loading from Easterly direction. Poor visibility during observation. No natural avalanche activity observed. Active wind loading in all elevation zones.

Red Flags

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Observer Comments

Wind Loading.

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Summit Snow Depth 15" New snow past 24 hours 1". Temperature @ 7pm 35F. Past 24 hours 28-36 F.

Summit Lake Mp 45 Elevation 3800': 24F Past 24 hours 22-24 F. Winds ENE->ESE 5-11 Mph Max gust 23 MPH.

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Tenderfoot Ridge...

Colorado Peak...Wind scoured ridges.

Lower Summit Lake

Summit Peak

Location

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