Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 12, 2021Submitted:
January 12, 2021Zone or Region:
Brundage Out of BoundsActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Upper Hidden/Sargents ridgeTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
7690Aspect:
NWComments:
Stomped on a cornice and triggered small slide.Photo:
Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
7600Aspect:
WComments:
Natural sluffing in steep terrain.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Heavy snowfall throughout the day combined with strong winds created touchy wind slabs by late afternoon. New snow sluffs ran fast and far creating impressive debris piles. Natural sluffs observed on steep slopes. The snow was moving today.