December 5

Porter fork-Gobblers Knob

Elevations, slope angles and aspects

6200-10k, angles over 35°, north and west facing aspects

Snow conditions

Millcreek road was slicker than snot from freezing rain. I found a trace of new snow at the trailhead which increased to 3-4" at upper elevations.

Dense new snow over consolidated base provided good support. There were wind scoured areas on the main face with a foot or less snow. Pole probing to the ground and marginal support.

Lower elevations had gone through several melt freeze cycles. Breakable crust, mank and slick surfaces were all experienced.

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Scouring, drifting and scattered rollers viewed on southeast face of Raymond.

Best cover above about 8k

Avalanche activity

Recent glide activity was observed

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on Bonkers in Broads fork.

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Movement is also evident on both sides of the slide or slides.

Weather

Partly cloudy to overcast skies. Mild temperatures. Light wind from the south west along the ridge.

Snow pit

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Evaluation

Mostly stable snow in the area.

Current weather guess suggests a few inches of fresh. Wouldn't expect much stability change except in areas loaded by wind.

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