Date of Observation: 11/11/2021
Name: Zach Guy
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Southern Ruby Range. Traveled mostly on east and west aspects to 11,800 ft.
Observed avalanche activity: No
Avalanches: Dropped a loveseat-sized cornice on a suspect leeward slope. It produced only sluffing.
Weather: Light westerly winds with occasional light transport on high peaks. Few clouds increased to broken skies. No precip.
Snowpack: We found minimal signs of wind drifting and minimal signs of instability, in stark contrast to yesterday’s tour. Settled storm totals here range from 8″ to 14″. The new snow is on the faceted or crusty interface well described in previous observations. Total snow depth near treeline is generally about 18″ to 24″ deep.
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- Unproductive cornice drop on a suspect leeward slope
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- The only sign of instability today was this very small soft slab that peeled off from a ski turn.
