Observation: Avalanche Professional
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 31, 2022Submitted:
January 31, 2022Observer:
Avalanche Professional - Shane RobinsonZone or Region:
West SouthLocation:
Crystal Backcountry (All elevations and aspects. )Signs of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
YesCracking?
IsolatedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedMedia/Attachments
Advanced Information
Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
OvercastWind:
Strong , NWNew/Recent Snowfall:
Variable with wind transport. 6-8” on average.Very blustery with strong and variable winds.
Reactive wind slabs on test slopes today easily propagated across features.
Avalanche Problems
| Problem | Location | Distribution | Sensitivity | Size | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wind Slab
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Layer Depth/Date: 30cm+/Jan. 30 |