Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Jim PastaObservation Date:
March 24, 2023Submitted:
March 24, 2023Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Anderson ButteTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5300Aspect:
NEComments:
Triggered several soft slab avalanches on steep rollovers and ridge lines on various aspects (NE, W). Crowns were 12-20” and propagated across the width of tested features.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
We observed widespread cracking and easily triggered soft wind slabs on all aspects. Instability increased throughout the day as temperatures increased and snowfall continued.
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