In partnership with:
State of the Snowpack for 12/19/2020 - 12/25/2020
Submitted by steve on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 16:22
Dates of the Week:
12/19/2020 to 12/25/2020
- Persistent Slab- 2 natural avalanches reported.
- Wind Slab-Multiple small D1 natural and human triggered avalanches reported
- A generally weak, shallow, and variable snowpack exists throughout the forecast region
- Whumping, cracking, and unstable snowpack test results early in the weak decreasing towards the end of the week
- The Dec 11 PWL has gained strength and adjusted to the snow load on top
- Some indications that the Dec 11 PWL could reactivate with additional storm loads
- Wind crusts and wind scoured snow surfaces exist on most aspects and elevations
- Multiple strong to gale force SW to NE wind events
- Mostly clear with cold nights, temperature inversions on nights without wind events