Observation: Public
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 9, 2021Submitted:
January 9, 2021Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Table mountainTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
NTLAspect:
NWComments:
N/NW aspect, skier's left Kootenay trees, released on yesterday's (1/8) snowfall interface on cross-loaded convexityObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
NTLAspect:
WComments:
W aspect TableSigns of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Skied around table. Winds were moderately strong out of S actively transporting snow over Ptarmigan ridge throughout the day. Returning via Herman saddle, noticed moderate E flow through the gap. Evidence of widespread wind-affected snow in the alpine (esp Coleman Pinnacle area & Park glacier) & plumes.
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