Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 3, 2021Submitted:
January 3, 2021Zone or Region:
Big Creek SummitActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
North side of roadTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6500’Aspect:
WComments:
8-12 inches deep, steep gully terrainPhoto:
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, IsolatedObservations
Heavy 1+ inch an hour snowfall with strong winds in morning. Sensitive wind slabs (see attached picture) and multiple whumps/settlements.
At bottom of run, traversed above gully/creek and set off small Avalanche. Good reminder to stay heads up in small terrain traps.
Skis cleared and slight solar affect on surface on western aspects.
Lower elevations were punchy.
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