Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
SimonObservation Date:
February 19, 2021Submitted:
February 19, 2021Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Mt HermanObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
5800Aspect:
EComments:
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
YesDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Evidence of Several small (d2 max) natural storm/wind slabs under buttress below the horn from last night.
7-12” new snow above Wednesday sun crust
Good vis - period of cloud and sun in am - intermittent snow after 11am
Blustery conditions starting at 10 am built small, but touchy slabs in the upper elevation terrain
Old crowns/ debris from early feb cycle still noticeable, but only if you are looking for them
Great snow - sun is getting stronger - surprised how fast the solars warmed up