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Professional Observation

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 20, 2021
Submitted:
February 20, 2021
Observer:
TAC - Andy Bond
Zone or Region:
Taos Area
Location:
Lake Fork Peak

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
Isolated
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Bottom Line

Strong winds continue to transport snow near and above treeline creating stiffening wind slabs and loading slopes.

Media

Small convex roll that was loading with wind. Small intentionally triggered wind slab avalanche
Winds in the 30's gusting in the 50's was easily transporting snow mid-slope on Lake Fork
The bighorn sheep enjoyed the wind as ridgelines are back to grass!

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Sunny
Temperature:
20 - 32
Wind:
Strong , SW

Sunny but windy day with SW winds in the 30's gusting in the 50's at ridgetops. Snow was being transported especially at ridgetops.

Snowpack Observations

Made it up to the top of Lake Fork Peak. Very strong winds that was easily transporting snow. It seemed like snow was mostly being transported mid-slopes. Continue to observe several more natural wind slab avalanches. Wind slabs are starting to get stiffer from supportable to breakable wind crusts.

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