Quiet storm snow

10webCBAC Observations

Date of Observation: 02/22/2023
Name: Sam Lesnikoski

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Standard anthracite’s skin track and ski runs

Observed avalanche activity: No
Avalanches: None observed
Weather: Cold. Light wind and snow through out the day tapering by afternoon
Snowpack: Surprisingly little wind effect, minimal ridge top loading. Storm snow was dense with no results in terrain over 35 degrees. Stomping on ridge top windrifts and convexities produced only minor cracking.

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