Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Dallas GlassObservation Date:
February 12, 2021Submitted:
February 12, 2021Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Twin Peak: White PassTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5000Aspect:
NWComments:
We were able to trigger 2 very small soft slab avalanches on steep convex rollovers below treeline. Slides were 6" 15cm deep and about 15' (5m) wide. Failing a change within the storm snow. These areas showed some very subtle signs of wind affect.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Terrain: Twin Peaks just east of White Pass. We traved below treeline on W-NW-NNE aspects, 4400' to 5500'
Snowpack: About 8-10" (20-25cm) of very light dry snow since Thursday. Surface snow generally loose and unconsolidated. Wind affect well into the BTL. Drifting and small soft wind slabs even in the trees along ridge lines.
Weather: COLD. Temps 5-8F, winds moderate SE, moderate to intense blowing snow.
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