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Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 4, 2022
Submitted:
December 4, 2022
Zone or Region:
Boulder/Jughandle Area
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Jug face

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
No
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

Skied jug face. Still a little brushy in places. Snow was overall good but heavier than the last couple days. Had a 30’ area collapse and whomp so definitely some unsettled snow out there. Best bet would be skiing from the saddle.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
Forming in the ridge snow blowing from east and depositing in the west side of the ridge
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