Public Observation

Observation Date:

March 2, 2021

Submitted:

March 2, 2021

Zone or Region:

Lick Creek Area

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

Slickrock

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Other

Size:

Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person

Elevation:

6,600

Aspect:

E

Comments:

Glide avalanche and cracks on Slickrock. A good reminder to linger below slide paths when things are heating up. We decided that today would not be the day to ski Slickrock.....:)

Photo:

None reported

Overall the primary red flag today was rapid heating.
Later in the day we also observed a lot of wet activity, mostly on west aspects at all elevations. many aspects will be crusted tomorrow. Some large cornice falls were also observed To me this means that it is time to avoid getting too close to the edge of cornices. I expect more activity as things continue to stay warm this week.

I am still avoiding avalanche terrain and traveling with caution.

Toddeo - FPAC Board of Directors