Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
EA, ARObservation Date:
February 5, 2022Submitted:
February 5, 2022Zone or Region:
East NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
HairpinTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
Aspect:
NComments:
Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6700Aspect:
NComments:
Natural, appeared triggered by wind loadingSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
NoDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, WidespreadObservations
Snow conditions and travel were good, quick hand pit test during ascent not remarkable (appeared decently bonding to crust (5800)). Observed active wind transport throughout day with significant gusts at ridge lines and peaks. New slides observed during day appeared triggered by wind transport and active loading. Dug pit 6300’ N aspect ECTP 12, 55 cm down from surface. Observed 2 stout crusts with facets sandwiched between crusts and below lower of two crusts. HS 272 cm. Air temp 30, snow surface temp 22. Widespread settling throughout day at all elevations, experienced both skiing and skinning.
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