Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Zach GuyObservation Date:
May 30, 2021Submitted:
June 2, 2021Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Isolation TraverseTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
Near treelineAspect:
Comments:
Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
Near and above treelineAspect:
Comments:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Storm totals from the 5/27 were up to 2’ above 8000’., about 6” at 5000’. We noted several natural storm slabs that ran during or shortly after the storm above treeline up to D2.5. Widespread wet loose cycle followed on 5/28 with natural and skier triggered activity continuing through the weekend. We got a second-hand report of a skier who was caught and carried in a large natural wet loose while egressing from El Dorado Peak at approximately 5000’ on 5/28.