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Professional Observation

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 22, 2023 - March 22, 2023
Submitted:
March 22, 2023
Observer:
Pro
Zone or Region:
Goose Lake Area
Location:
Hard creek

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
Wet loose slides in afternoon heating

Snow Stability

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

Bottom Line

Had a good reminder that it’s spring and warm enough in the shade to produce wet slides in north facing terrain below 7000’. Found surface hoar above 7000’ in shady aspects and widespread solar crusts.

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Clear

Beautiful sunny day with afternoon clouds.

Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Comments Photo
1 Past 24 hours North aspect
N 7000’ 		D2 WL N-Natural Large wet loose on Tuesday afternoon. This was the new snow from from Monday evening.
Natural Wet loose released on Tuesday 3/21/23 in afternoon.
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N 		D2 WL N-Natural Slide ran 1500’.
Another look at wet loose.

Terrain Use

Went exploring today. Found great snow in north aspects above 7000’. Once below we found frozen coral reef wet slide debris or surface crust. We avoided solar aspects due to crust and/or wet snow. Dry loose was a concern in steep terrain above 7500’. Wind affect up high in alpine terrain.

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