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Professional Observation

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Observation Details

Observation Date:

January 24, 2021

Submitted:

January 24, 2021

Observer:

TAC - Andy Bond

Zone or Region:

Taos Area

Location:

Lake Fork Peak

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches?

Yes

Cracking?

Widespread

Collapsing?

Widespread

Continue to get cracking and collapsing on slopes near and above treeline but not as sensitive as yesterday.

Snow Stability

Stability Rating:

Poor

Confidence in Rating:

High

Stability Trend:

Worsening

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:

Overcast

Temperature:

15 - 25

Wind:

Moderate , SW

An overcast day with SW winds in the teens gusting in the 30's with minimal snow being transported

Snowpack Observations

Not much new to report from yesterday as we wait for the storm to roll in this afternoon through the evening. We continue to get cracking and collapsing on most slopes. We did get reports of small slab avalanches failing on weak faceted snow in steep terrain below treeline. We still haven't seen natural avalanches but that may change in the coming days with an additional load.

Terrain Use

Kept it very conservative in travel today.

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