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Professional Observation

Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 22, 2021
Submitted:
December 23, 2021
Observer:
TAC - Andy Bond
Zone or Region:
Taos Area
Location:
Williams Lake

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Bottom Line

Not much new to report, just getting an idea of existing snow coverage in the range for the upcoming storm systems. Snow that is on the ground is faceted.

Media

West facing slope with not much snow in chute
Shallow weak faceted snowpack
Lake Fork Peak (NNE aspect) has some of the most continuous snow in the range. These northerly and east-facing slopes will become increasingly dangerous with new snow in the forecast adding a slab on top of a weak faceted snowpack
100 + mph winds from last weeks storm did a lot of damage to the forests

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Sunny
Wind:
Calm , W

Sunny day with calm to light winds.

Snowpack Observations

The trail is packed in nicely and should be a lot easier to travel with new snow in the forecast. Anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of faceted snow on the ground on northerly and shady aspects. South and west aspects have very little snow and are mostly back to bare ground.

Terrain Use

Just went for a hike as coverage is still very thin.

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