Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
CeliaObservation Date:
April 25, 2021Submitted:
April 26, 2021Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Chinook Peak - Sheep Lake CouloirObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6800Aspect:
EComments:
Sheep lake couloir ran from near the top between 11:30am-12pm. The top few inches of fresh snow ran on a moist crust.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Variable weather all day with brief periods of sun but not clear skies mixed with clouds and snow. Fresh snow on south and east aspects became wet mid morning making travel difficult as it slid on the crust below. Foot of snow below was wet and mushy.
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