Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Jeff metskyObservation Date:
March 10, 2023Submitted:
March 10, 2023Zone or Region:
East NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Hairpin valleyObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
7200’Aspect:
SWComments:
R2-D2, 400’ wide, crown height 1-4’. Avalanche ran about 350’. Entrained new snow from last 48 hours. Appeared to fail on buried crust.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
New snow from previous 48 hours measured between 35-50cm on favored slopes. Ski pen was consistently in the 35 cm range. Hasty pits had easy to moderate results NTL at new/old snow interface approx. 35 cm down. Avoided ATL locations after witnessing recent avalanche activity.
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