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Observation Details

Observation Date:

February 14, 2021

Submitted:

February 14, 2021

Zone or Region:

East South

Activity:

Driving

Location:

Rimrock

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Dry Loose (Sluff)

Size:

Size 1: Relatively harmless to people

Elevation:

Below treeline

Aspect:

S

Comments:

Observed several small natural loose dry avalanches running as snow continued to fall. Views of upper slopes were obstructed by clouds

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

A combination of 1-3 feet of fresh snow and poor coverage could create extremely dangerous conditions.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1:

Dry Loose

Comments:

Several natural avalanches on small slopes were observed. 6" to one foot in depth. The likelihood of a human triggered avalanche would be extremely likely.

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