Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Kody SpencerObservation Date:
December 12, 2020Submitted:
December 12, 2020Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Ptarmigan Ridge AreaTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5400Aspect:
NWComments:
Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
5200Aspect:
SEComments:
SE side of Table mountain - direct sunlightSigns of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Small dry loose avalanche triggered in shallow new snow on a convexity at top of ~35-40 degree slope. New snow 6-8 inches deep on average. Some wind loading, but generally unconsolidated everywhere. Surface hoar observed throughout Artist Point - Ptarmigan Ridge area, varying in size.