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Observation Details

Name:
Matt Kurjanowicz
Observation Date:
January 16, 2023
Submitted:
January 16, 2023
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Microwave, shot 6 (ish), 6670’, NNE aspect

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

Did a ski cut / jump test of a 37 degree slope just at the rollover on the leeward side of the microwave @ mission ridge on an isolated slope. Found that an ~4” deep slab moved. Widespread textures below that indicated wind transported snow.

Media

Public Field Report: Microwave, shot 6 (ish), 6670’, NNE aspect
Public Field Report: Microwave, shot 6 (ish), 6670’, NNE aspect
Public Field Report: Microwave, shot 6 (ish), 6670’, NNE aspect

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
On the leeward side of microwave, at the crest.
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