Observation: Hatcher Pass

Location: Hatcher Pass - Hatch Peak N ridge

Date:

January 23, 2017 2:00pm

Observer:

Barker Workman Professional

Route & General Observations

Travelled up towards Hatcher Pass Proper to dig pits on NW side of Hatch Peak, and do recon after the storm.
S<1
Winds gusting 10-15 ESE
Travelled in the ping pong ball with little to no visibility
No collapsing, whumping, or cracking observed

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

Recent Avalanches?	Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?	No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?	No

Observer Comments

Human triggered soft slab on SW face of Marmot. See other obs

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

16-18 inches new snow since last storm
Obscured sky
10-15 mph gust wind
-10deg C at 4000' at 1400

Snow surface

New snow, stellars, decomposing fragments

Snowpack

see pit
Basal facets are well developed, weak, and show propagation potential. A rapid load or weather event could awaken this avalanche problem.

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Hatch Peak N ridgeline pit profile

Location

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