Observation: Public
Observation Details
Observation Date:
February 19, 2021Submitted:
February 19, 2021Zone or Region:
East CentralActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Icicle Creek 4000'Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
BTL - 4000'Aspect:
NEComments:
Below rock bands, so likely started as a point release and entrained dry snow into a large terrain trap. Ran during 18 Feb 2021 storm/wind event.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
NoDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, WidespreadObservations
Last week's mix of storms, west and east winds, and high pressure has created a heterogeneous snowpack in the lowlands with diverse travel conditions. Subtle changes in aspect reflect sun's increasing intensity and multiple wind directions this week. Surface hoar buried above sun crust on any southerly tilt and on density change everywhere else.
Sunday's rain at BTL in this area will void much of this.