Observations from Flagpole Peak

Cold temperatures and soft snow on Flagpole Peak this morning. Sunny aspects still held very soft uncohesive snow as of mid morning.

Of interest was evidence of previous avalanche activity. Likely around Saturday pm/Sunday am based upon amount of new snow. This was widespread on and below steeper slopes. It appeared to be shallow and I did not observe crowns. 

Looking west into Desolation, I was unable to see any recent natural avalanche activity. Snow transport was visible off of Ralston Peak, but not on Talking Mt. 

Photo 1: Sastrugi near ridgeline on Flagpole. This east facing sastrugi presumably was created during yesterday's east winds. The sastrugi grew in size as I gained elevation. The snow remained soft in this location. 

Photo 2: Signs of settlement around trees. Tree crevasses appeared to be opening up.

Photo 3 & 4: Interesting evidence of previous avalanche activity.

Photo 5: The areas that slid were still soft, but less soft than areas that had not slid previously.