Observation: Public
Observation Details
Observation Date:
December 17, 2020Submitted:
December 17, 2020Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Crystal E peak Cement BasinObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
Ridge topAspect:
EComments:
Large remote trigger cornice collapse along the E aspect ridge line of East peak into cement basin.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, IsolatedObservations
Heavy wind loading occurring all day the cornice collapse was natural and propagated ~100 feet