Professional Observation
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 9, 2023Submitted:
March 10, 2023Observer:
Geoff Unger | Key ObserverZone or Region:
Mammoth LakesLocation:
TJ Bowl Weather and Surface ConditionsSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedSnow Stability
Stability Rating:
FairConfidence in Rating:
ModerateStability Trend:
WorseningKey Points
Touring into the Lakes Basin today and had the place to ourselves. That meant quite a bit of trail breaking, but it was worth it for the solitude.
- Mild temps with a measured high temp of 2 degrees C
- Winds were light and came from variable directions on the surface.
- Wind transport and bannering was not observed on the Mammoth Crest before 2 PM then visibility was obscured.
- Surface quality was soft and relatively supportable in the trees leading to fast and fun riding.
- In exposed areas the surface was touched and stiffened by wind making for variable quality.
- We did not experiencer any signs of instability.
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Advanced Information
Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
Mostly CloudyTemperature:
2.0 degrees CWind:
Light , N
Field Weather Observation
|
Location |
TJ Bowl |
|
Time |
12:30 |
|
Elevation |
9380 |
|
Aspect |
N |
|
Sky |
BKN |
|
Tair/Tsurf/T20 |
2.0/ |
|
Precipitation Type/Rate |
NO |
|
Wind |
L->N |
|
Blow Snow |
None |
|
Surface Form/Size |
PP |
|
HST |
10cm |
|
HS |
300+ |
|
Pen Boot/Pen Ski |
45/25 |
|
Comments |
Probe could not reach the ground. |