Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Zack WentzObservation Date:
March 21, 2021Submitted:
March 21, 2021Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Location:
Enchanted Forest & Bagley LakesSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Avalanche Obs: Widespread shooting cracks observed while breaking trail in the afternoon (after 1:30pm) on S facing exposed features at TL and above.
Snowpack Obs: Numerous hand shears in the AM saw moderate but resistant results on two separate storm density changes: 1) down 12cms and the 2) down 28cms. Density changes between layers are very small (4F- on surface layer, F+ on next lowest layer).
Weather Obs: Obscured vis in both AM & PM. S2 in AM & PM. Light winds from the SW in AM, trending to M-S in the PM on S facing slopes at treeline. Moderate blowing snow in the PM.
Riding conditions were amazing! Great to see more quality pow skiing happening this year!
Advanced Observations
Observed Avalanche Problem #1:
Storm SlabComments:
Observed Location: Widespread in open areas at TL and above in the afternoon (after 1:30pm).Potential Size: Up to D2
Likelihood of Triggering: Likely
Layer depth: Storm interface down approx. 12-15cms depending on extent of wind loading