Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Fes NaqviObservation Date:
December 3, 2022Submitted:
December 3, 2022Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Edith Knob near Skyline Trail in MRNPObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
MiddleAspect:
SComments:
Lots of dry loose sluff releasing on the south aspect under Pan Point and also on the SW aspect under Alta Vista.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Traveled to right above Edith Creek, on a ridge that's between the Golden Gate trail and Skyline trail.
281 WNW aspect
28 degree slope
225cm HS
80cm foot penetration
On a column test, CT3 produced an easy collapse about 10cm down and CT9 produced another about 40cms down.
Shovel shear test produced a 40cm Q1 SC.
Lots of trees have very little snow on the side that faces east. With moderate easterly winds, all on that snow is being transported elsewhere and lots of wind slabs being produced. Lots of surface hoar everywhere.
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