Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Drew LovellObservation Date:
December 17, 2020Submitted:
December 17, 2020Zone or Region:
East CentralActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Railroad Creek ValleyObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6000'Aspect:
SEComments:
Observed natural size 1 Windslab, estimated release earlier in the AM. Ran approx. 70m vertical. Deposition <1m. Crown had already re-loaded and become obscured.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Moderate transport of recent low density snow, with moderate W winds. Especially apparent Near and Above Treeline. Snow surfaces in wind-exposed locations exhibited stiffening and cracking beneath skis.