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Observation Date:

January 17, 2023

Submitted:

January 17, 2023

Zone or Region:

West Mountain Area

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

poison drainage

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Comments:

Lowest avalanche was observed from 1/16. We observed the two natural avalanches above on the same aspects, trending lookers right. All released on the buried surface hoar, wide spread propagation.

Photo:

These recent natural slides on NE aspects at upper elevations caused us to take caution skiing similar slopes in avalanche terrain.

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Signs of Unstable Snow

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Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?

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