Professional Observation
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 13, 2023 - January 13, 2023Submitted:
January 14, 2023Observer:
ProZone or Region:
Lick Creek AreaLocation:
Below skier Saddle above Lick Creek Yurts, shoulder of Cly point , 7800 feet, North aspect, 38 degree slope angleSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
YesCracking?
IsolatedCollapsing?
None Experienced
Two, skier triggered avalanches. One person caught and self arrested. One avalanche trigged by second skier. Both D1.5 R1-2 in size,
45 cm down on NSF/SH
45 cm down on NSF/SH
Snow Stability
Stability Rating:
FairConfidence in Rating:
ModerateStability Trend:
SteadyBottom Line
This is the 3rd skier triggered avalanche this week in Northerly terrain. Not large destructive avalanches but propagating enough to go for a ride and hit other objects. All avalanches triggered in steep start zones near 40 degrees on wind loaded slopes on faceted layer (1/6/23)