Silver Peak Observations

Recent NE/E wind events have scoured most N-NE-E aspects in near treeline and above treeline terrain.  Some areas below treeline also had some wind effects on the snow surface.  Soft unconsolidated snow still exists on sheltered northerly aspects, but it is becoming harder to find.  Solar aspects have sun crusts that are not yet ski supportable.  The existing upper snowpack continues to facet on the surface and between recent rain crusts.  While this faceting is not a current stability issue, it will need to be monitored for when our next storm arrives. 

Photo 1: Signs of wind scouring on an exposed ridge.