Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Andrew KieferObservation Date:
November 23, 2020Submitted:
November 23, 2020Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Chain Lakes LoopObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
4500Aspect:
NComments:
Small, shallow soft slab failed naturally within recent wind drifted snow early morning on 11/23.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Chain Lakes Loop/circumnav of Table Mountain. Traveled through elevations ranging 4200-5500ft and on all aspects. Light snowfall throughout the day with southerly winds becoming calm by mid-morning. Obscured skies with poor visibility above 5000ft. Very brief periods of filtered sunshine.
The height of snow ranged from 40-60in. New snow since 11/23 (4-6in) well bonded to variable old snow surfaces (MFcr, DF). Minor wet loose activity on steep solar aspects in the afternoon. The snowpack is uniform and strong with no significant layers of concern. Good ski quality on all aspects.
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