Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Mitchell GoldObservation Date:
January 6, 2021Submitted:
January 6, 2021Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Table Mountain/BagleyObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
4400-5200Aspect:
NEComments:
As expected post a storm cycle and high winds there was Wide spread Natural avalanche activity across Blueberry Chutes and Table Mountain. Some crowns were 50-100 feet wide. Significant wind loading observed with convex features easily giving way to slough and Slab.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
We skied south facing aspects in the AM. Significant wind loading over convexities which we avoided and stuck to low angle terrain. North Facing steeper aspects showed wide spread avalanche activity. Ski penetration was boot top.
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