Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Josh HirshbergObservation Date:
January 14, 2021Submitted:
January 15, 2021Zone or Region:
East CentralActivity:
Snowmobiling/SnowbikingLocation:
Diamond headObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
Aspect:
Comments:
All aspects, near and below treeline. Many wet loose avalanches from Jan 12th. Some up to D1.5 and gouging to ground... still shallow, here. Did not see slabsPhoto:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Very shallow snowpack (50-120cm) with scouring to ground on windward slopes. Found surface crust supportive to skis and sometimes to boots
Profile at NW, 5,300ft on Diamond Head. HS 91cm. Tests indicated propagation (CTM(SC), ECTP14) down 56cm on Dec 21st facets. However, multiple overlying crusts provided plenty of strength for good stability. See attached profile graph.
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