Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 16, 2021Submitted:
March 16, 2021Zone or Region:
Lick Creek AreaActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Slick RockObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
6700’Aspect:
EComments:
Released just before noon.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Weak freeze and a warm morning had the snow getting soft early today. I traveled on south and southwest aspects. The snow in thin area was nearing isothermal conditions when snow depths were less than 2 feet. Good timing with a ski descent at 11:30 from 6700’-5500’. This timing will likely be late tomorrow. I would expect more wet slide activity this week.
Getting ready to head out, just before noon I heard but did not witness the wet slab avalanche on slick rock.
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