Observation: Avalanche Professional

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Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
May 4, 2022
Submitted:
May 4, 2022
Observer:
Avalanche Professional - Vetta Mountain Guides
Zone or Region:
East Central
Location:
Longs Pass and Fortune Peak (All)

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
Isolated
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Media/Attachments

https://youtube.com/shorts/IL2Kh-YJn3A?feature=share

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature:
Above freezing all day°F
Wind:
Light , SE

Intense 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
Wet Loose
Isolated
Specific
Widespread
Unreactive
Stubborn
Reactive
Touchy
D1
D1.5
D2
D2.5
D3
D3.5
D4
D4.5
D5
Wet Slab
Isolated
Specific
Widespread
Unreactive
Stubborn
Reactive
Touchy
D1
D1.5
D2
D2.5
D3
D3.5
D4
D4.5
D5

Réactive to skier traffic, though sluggish moving downslope.

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