Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
A LubetskiObservation Date:
February 10, 2021Submitted:
February 10, 2021Zone or Region:
East CentralActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
MissionObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
~6kAspect:
NComments:
Guessing this was from intense windloading.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Widespread surface hoar throughout the entirety of the zone (HUGE and sharp), including under thick stands of trees. Also what appeared to have been graupel at one point has grown into 1/4”-1/2” diameter balls of snow that act a lot like ball bearings. Found this layer buried under variable depths of wind transported snow. Definitely a mousetrap to take note of as the new snow moves in.
Active wind happening throughout the day.
Lots of interesting snow to take note of!
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