Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
RobObservation Date:
December 23, 2021Submitted:
December 23, 2021Zone or Region:
East CentralActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
North Fork TeanawayTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5200Aspect:
SWComments:
6-8" deep, triggered by a cornice failure. One a small isolated slope.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Wind began to build reactive slabs on south slopes and then more exposed west slopes throughout the day. Instability expanded to exposed features even well below treeline later in the day.
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