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Storm snow observations

Submitted by nmeyers on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 12:16pm
Field Work Date: 
Thursday, March 1, 2018 - 12:15pm
Responsible Party NameResponsible Party Phone Number
Becky
530-926-4511
Trip Members: 
Trip Member Name: 
Nick Meyers
Trip Member Phone Number: 
775.223.3445
Travel Method: 
Snowmobile
Emergency Contact NameEmergency Contact Phone Number
hanne
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: 
1-2 feet of new snow, high winds
Forecast Confidence: 
High
Other Environmental Hazards: 
deep snow, wind chill
Factors that Could Increase the Hazard: 
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Field Work Objectives
Data Wanted: 
instability within new storm snow
Terrain Choice: 
below, near and maybe above treeline
Proposed Travel Plan
Vehicle ColorVehicle DescriptionFS Door Number or License Plate
White
Forest Service Truck
1129
Brief Route Description
up 31 road from town, hit powerlines to old ski bowl, bunny flat, old ski bowl weather station area if viz allows.
Hazard Mitigation Measures: 
airbag pack, partner
Strategic Mindset: 
Stepping Back