Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Michael EllisObservation Date:
January 31, 2022Submitted:
January 31, 2022Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Crystal backcountryTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Size:
Elevation:
Aspect:
NWComments:
Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Size:
Elevation:
Aspect:
Comments:
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
YesDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
YesObservations
110 cm new snow well bonded to old crust blayer 6500 ft. WNW aspect. Upslope winds creating drifts around trees. Exposed ice near top ridge with consistent snow lower down in tree sheltered areas. Skied well and no signs of instability.
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