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Storm snow observations

Submitted by nmeyers on Wed, 01/24/2018 - 12:41pm
Field Work Date: 
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - 12:30pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Nick Meyers
775-223-3445
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Nick Meyers
Trip Member Phone Number: 
775.223.3445
Travel Method: 
SkisSnowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
hanne meyers
530-859-2754
Equipment
Avalanche Safety Equipment: 
BeaconShovelProbeAirbag
Communication Equipment: 
Cell PhoneRadio
Other Equipment: 
HelmetFirst Aid KitWaterFoodEmergency ShelterRepair KitSnow SawSnow Study KitSkinsHeadlampExtra BatteriesKnifeFire StarterSignalling Device
Clothing: 
Synthetic or Wool Base LayersSoft Shell Snow PantsSoft Shell Snow JacketWindbreaker2 Pairs of GlovesHigh Loft Insulated JacketWarm HatAppropriate EyewearAppropriate Footwear
Today's Hazards
Avalanche Problems: 
Storm SlabWind SlabCornice
Critical Changes to Weather or Snowpack: 
Wind and heavy recent storm snow currently in progress
Forecast Confidence: 
High
Other Environmental Hazards: 
Cold, wind
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
Rapid loading of new snow / wind
Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
wind and storm slab problems
Terrain Choice: 
below and near treeline areas, north ridge of grey butte
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle Parking LocationVehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
bunny flat
United States
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US
White
Forest Service Truck
vortech
DestinationBrief Route Description
United States
41° 21' 8.0964" N, 122° 11' 30.2784" W
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US
Snowmobile to base of grey butte in safe zone, skin up low angle forest to north ridge of grey butte, ascend ridgeline. Descend through big trees and back to snowmobile or perhaps back the ascent route. Will NOT ski open west face of Grey Butte
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
Staying off avalanche terrain.
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Back