CAIC Observation Report
Quick reportMike Pagel · Mar 21, 2026 · Snowy Range
Weather
air temp (F): 40; cloud cover: clear; wind loading: moderate; snow avail for transport: small smounts
Snowpack
Observation pit performed at 10,879 feet, on a wind loaded eastern aspect, on a 28° slope near medicine Bow Peak in the snowy range. An extended column test was performed with no reaction until a final hit after test finalized. Snow pack was one finger hardness throughout the entire depth of pit with the exception of multiple small individual four finger layers.
Avalanche
We saw several wet loose trigger point avalanches along the eastern face of Medicine Bow Peak