Observation: Girdwood

Location: Girdwood / Portage Road Obs

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Route & General Observations

Drove down to Portage Lake. Active wind transport seen in every direction.

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
Observer Comments

Small slab on the west aspect of Bard. Many wet-loose and dry-loose avalanches.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

41-42 degrees. Moderate to strong NW wind.

Snow surface

N/A

Snowpack

N/A

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