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Professional Observation

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 17, 2023 - March 17, 2023
Submitted:
March 17, 2023
Observer:
Pro
Zone or Region:
Secesh Summit Area
Location:
Victor creek

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
Wet/warming in afternoon

Snow Stability

Stability Rating: 
Good
Confidence in Rating: 
High
Stability Trend: 
Steady

Bottom Line

More evidence of Tuesday’s storm in all aspects. Signs of wet loose from yesterday afternoon’s sun and again more today. Snow in shady aspects is staying dry and weakening. Sluff management was necessary in steeper terrain at times. Thick crust on solar aspects in morning turned wet/damp in afternoon.

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Wet loose from Thursday afternoon on west aspect

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Clear
Temperature:
30
Wind:
Calm

Down right pleasant day in the mountains.

Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Comments Photo
1 Within the past week
N
Evidence of larger slab avalanches from natural cycle earlier this week.
1 Within the past week
W 7500’
Evidence of larger slab avalanches from natural cycle earlier this week.
1 Past 24 hours
S 8000
Wet loose avalanches on steep, sun-exposed terrain
1 Today
NE 7700’ 		D1 6-8 inches AS-Skier
u-Unintentional
Ski turn popped out a small pocket in dry north.
1 Within the past week
E 		Look mid slope on windy ridge
Look mid slope for crown on windy ridge

Additional wet slides releasing in afternoon warm

Terrain Use

Stayed off of solar/sunny (crust or wet/damp) aspects and tried to hide in the shade (dry/soft snow).

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