Observation Date:
February 15, 2021
Submitted:
February 15, 2021
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
S 6200'
Did you trigger any avalanches?
Yes
Was it intentional?
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
6200'
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Triggered remotely while skiing above on a ridgeline and at least 50m away. SS-ASr-R2-D2. Crown estimated at around 100m wide, 40-60cm deep and wrapped around the corner to a slight aspect change. SSW to S aspects.
Photo:
Did you see shooting cracks?
No
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, Isolated
Skied low angle trees NTL and BTL all day and had several notable collapses. One large one occurred while a group of 4 was transitioning. ESE aspect at 4,900ft. Warm air mixing ATL by mid-day but cold and snowing S2-S3 at the road (2800') by 1600.