Young’s Peak

Observed Dec 6, 2021, 12:30 p.m. PST · glacier

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Quick report

Comment
5-10cm of soft windslab above 2100m. Very small cracks (10-15cm), no propagation and no signs of instability observed during day. Air temp @ 12:30pm at 2800m was -15 Evidence of 2x older avalanches. 1st: NE aspect, 2350m on steep convexity crown depth ~1.5-2m x 50-100m wide. Ran up to 200m 2nd: NE aspect, 2650m at ridge top on steep slope. Crown depth ~ 1m x 30-50m wide. Ran up to 300m
Weather
Sunny, Cold
Ride type
Steep slopes, Alpine slopes
Riding quality
Good
Snow conditions
Wind affected, Powder, Crusty

Weather report

Avg temp
-15
Wind speed
Wind speed light
Blowing snow
Light
Sky condition
Few clouds
Wind direction
SW
Temperature trend
Steady