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Taos Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
June 21, 2024
Submitted:
June 22, 2024
Zone or Region:
Taos Area
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lake Fork NE Face

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Continuous snow line currently exists between ~12,700’ - 12,200’ on Lake Fork’s NE aspect. Snow depth was measured at several intervals above 12,500’ and found to be highly variable with observations ranging between 20cm to 90cm. Observation pit was prepared at ~12,600’. Snowpack was consistent and stable.

Media

Observation pit dug at ~12,500’ at a not insignificant impact to remaining snowpack.. ECT test was not conducted.
Snow conditions were firm.
Remaining Lake Fork snow exists as two disconnected runs

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