Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center

This area collapsed when we approached. This settling and energy release may account for why we did not get any ECT results at 42cm. Some moderate NW gusts with some transport at pit. Looking above treeline, we observed moderate to strong ~NW winds and continuous snow transport towards the ~SE. The following measurements were taken every ~3 meters, contouring the slope from South to North across the Alison Clay runout at 35.34438, -111.69169, at 10,750'. 95,87,94,63,58,67,62,66,48,56,57,56,70,73,71,97,57,108,99 = 72.8cm average snow depth.

ECTP4 @ 45 had a sapling branch in the layer. About 60 feet higher on the slope, we had ECTX.

lots of variability. near ridge top found some isolated wind slabs with some minor cracking. Looking up to the Alpine toward snowslide and ~SE side of core ridge, could see wind scouring and some wind loading/slabs in some isolated terrain. Thin coverage still. No avalanche activity observed.

Hidden Valley after 50-70 mph North wind

No gusts during pit digging period. Site likely experienced moderate to strong winds 24 hours prior.