Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
December 8, 2022Submitted:
December 8, 2022Zone or Region:
West Mountain AreaActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
NE facing slope below Lookout Mtn in the 4 Corners Fire burn.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
7500 feetAspect:
NEComments:
Above our safe bench location at 7445' the cornice and peak of Lookout Mountain evidenced numerous small avalanches that we think ran during the last storm cycle. That didn't stop a snow biker and sledder from highmarking on the same aspect up to the ridge.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Pit description: Location N44.524 -116.160 NE facing. Elevation 7425' (2263M) 210cm snowpack height. 15cm ski penetration. 40cm boot penetration. 36 degree slope angle.
Pit results: CT 22@35cm rough sheer. ETC N
Notes: The bottom 60cm of snow was faceted, but showed good signs of healing. Fist penetration. Then 1 or 2 finger until the top 40cm, then gradually back to loose on the top 20cm which provided EXCELLENT skiing. The burn is very spotty, but where the fire was hot, it provides fun tree skiing on moderate slopes. Much evidence of weekend sled traffic.
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