Observation Date: 12/29/2011

Route/Location:
We traveled from the parking area to the summit, rode around and then back to the parking area

Weather:
Pretty fair, clear skys, low 30′s some light snow

Wind:
gusty winds all day

New Snow: 6-12″

Snow DensityThe mass of snow per unit volume, but often expressed as a percent water content. New fallen powder has a low densityThe mass of snow per unit volume, but often expressed as a percent water content. New fallen powder has a low density (3-10%), while heavy or wet snow is more dense (10-20%). (3-10%), while heavy or wet snow is more dense (10-20%).: Medium

Avalanche Activity:
When approaching the jeep trail cutoff below the summit we noticed that the hillside below the road had slid to the bottom all along the horseshoe bend area, probably a 14-20 inch break with the slideA mass of snow sliding, tumbling, or flowing down an inclined surface. Same as avalanche. stopping at the very bottom. Slope was quite steep and showed some evidence of sliding across the road then starting the larger slideA mass of snow sliding, tumbling, or flowing down an inclined surface. Same as avalanche. below the road. We were at about 6500′

Other Comments:
Be careful out there……

Observer: Bill Sparling