Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Ajay Sapre
Observation Date:
April 23, 2022
Submitted:
April 25, 2022
Zone or Region:
West Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Eldorado

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Afternoon triggered slide from the heat when crossing backover into the eldo drainage

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Lots of activity in the afternoon

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Has surprising overnight precip, woke to clear skies. There was no wind all day and it felt like a microwave up there since it is all S-SE facing. On the way up there were signs of previous wetslide activity so was not surprised by the all the activity in the afternoon.

Media

Public Field Report: Eldorado
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