CAIC Observation Report

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Lane Meyers, Keegan Ferris, Eddy Young · Jan 18, 2026 · Snowy Range

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Weather

Beautiful day, sunny skies with 10-15mph wind from the SE. air temp (F): 25; cloud cover: clear; wind loading: moderate; recent snowfall (cm): 0; snow avail for transport: small smounts

Snowpack

Wind loaded slopes greater than 30° that are at or above treeline should be treated with caution. Small to medium sized avalanches could be easily triggered. Cracking observed on wind loaded slopes

Avalanche

Wind slab triggered by snowmobiler on SE facing slope above treeline