Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Nate Hough-SneeObservation Date:
December 20, 2022Submitted:
December 20, 2022Zone or Region:
East CentralActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
7905 RdTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
3800'Aspect:
NEComments:
Dozens of small soft storm slabs remotely triggered, skier-triggered, tree bomb triggered. Watched a D2 come over the road in Tumwater Canyon.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
1600-3800'Aspect:
EComments:
Dozens of small soft storm slabs remotely triggered, skier-triggered, tree bomb triggered. Watched a natural D2 soft storm slab come over the road in Tumwater Canyon while travelling westbound 1045.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Heads up day with lots of recent snow BTL and cold temps, but calm winds and a pleasant clearing trend by mid-afternoon to OVC and S1. Multiple storm slabs failed on near surface facets, surface hoar, and density changes in storm snow throughout the day. Peak SS activity occurred alongside peak snowfall rates. Mostly natural dry loose activity by 1500.
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