The last avalanche forecast for the 2023-2024 season posted on April 21st. Thank you to all who contributed to the avalanche center this season through observations, volunteer time, and/or financial contributions.

Widespread light wind effect & stable snow

Location Name: Ophir pk, Chickadee Ridge Region: Mount Rose Area Observation Date & Time: Friday, January 6, 2023 - 12:27
Location: 39.288637, -119.894112 See map: CalTopo	Is this an Avalanche Observation?: No

Observation made by: Public

Tabs

Observation

Description of Snow, Weather, and Avalanche Conditions:

We encountered wind affected snow on all aspects and elevations today, including pretty far down into fairly tight trees. There were zero signs of instability, and I kicked off the biggest cornice I could find (microwave sized) and it simply slid down the slope below. There was minimal wind, minimal sun, and the temp was 25-31F.

Weather Details

Elevation of Observation:

8000 - 9000 ft.

Above 9000 ft.

Blowing Snow:

None

Wind Direction:

Southwest

Wind Speed:

Light

Sky Cover:

Overcast - Cloudy - 8/8 covered

Precipitation:

None

Air temperature:

Below Freezing

Sponsors:

This website is owned and maintained by the non-profit arm of the Sierra Avalanche Center. Some of the content is updated by the USDA avalanche forecasters including the forecasts and some observational data. The USDA is not responsible for any advertising, fund-raising events/information, or sponsorship information, or other content not related to the forecasts and the data pertaining to the forecasts.

Forecast Links

Subscriptions

Forecast Tutorials

Observations

Incidents

Submit Observations

Subscriptions

Remote Weather Stations

National Weather Service

Model Forecasts

Local Resources

The SAC Daily Flow

Forecast Tutorials

Other Resources

Widespread light wind effect & stable snow

Tabs

Sponsors:

Forecast Links

Subscriptions

Forecast Tutorials

Observations

Incidents

Submit Observations

Subscriptions

Remote Weather Stations

National Weather Service

Model Forecasts

Local Resources

The SAC Daily Flow

Forecast Tutorials

Other Resources

Widespread light wind effect & stable snow

Tabs

Search form

Follow Us

Sponsors: