Observation Date:
February 20, 2021
Submitted:
February 21, 2021
Zone or Region:
East North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Snagtooth Ridge
Did you observe any avalanches?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
7600ft
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
A shallow windslab slid on a 35-45 degree northeast aspect on point 7709 on ridge between kangaroo ridge and snagtooth ridge.
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
No
Lots of active wind transport of snow in the afternoon/evening between 7600ft and 8300ft on most aspects. Wind primarily from north and west between Kangaroo ridge and Big Snagtooth. Isolated shooting cracks observed along ridge.