Observation: Avalanche Professional
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
May 4, 2022Submitted:
May 4, 2022Observer:
Avalanche Professional - Vetta Mountain GuidesZone or Region:
East CentralLocation:
Longs Pass and Fortune Peak (All)Signs of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
YesCracking?
IsolatedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedMedia/Attachments
Advanced Information
Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
Mostly CloudyTemperature:
Above freezing all day°FWind:
Light , SEIntense solar and above freezing from dawn. Mild temps and cloud cover overnight.
Widespread loose wet and a few small wet slabs, all aspects, elevations. One larger (min sz 2) observed from across valley. Overall dangerous conditions.
Snowpack Observations
Wet, punchy snow, overnight refreeze was weak and barely supportable for a few hours in the morning.
Avalanche Problems
| Problem | Location | Distribution | Sensitivity | Size | Comments |
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Wet Loose
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Wet Slab
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Réactive to skier traffic, though sluggish moving downslope.