Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Ken DeemObservation Date:
January 11, 2022Submitted:
January 11, 2022Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Crystal Mt Ski AreaObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6-7000’Aspect:
NEComments:
SmallSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, IsolatedObservations
Toured up Bullion Basin to Platinum/East Peak. Shallow wind slabs and shooting cracks above 6000’ on both west and east sides
of ridge. Isolated whumpfing on east aspect with variable wind transported snow 1-12”over a thin crust with deep soft snow underneath. Roller balls observed by 10 am (picture). Small loose wet avalanches observed by noon.
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