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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 2, 2023
Submitted:
February 2, 2023
Zone or Region:
Boulder/Jughandle Area
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Jug Mtn Ridgline

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
8200
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Seen from a distance. Probably a couple days old. Estimating 1-2' deep, 180' wide and 150' long. Natural trigger.
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Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Shallow, soft wind crust on exposed W face, 0.5-1" deep. Dense 2" wind slab on Ridgeline, isolated 10' diameter collapse where ridge began rolling to the E. Snow pit at 8100, E face, 170 cm depth. Consistent pencil density below wind affected snow other than an Ice layer at 98 cm. Test results were CTN and ECTX. S facing slopes were developing breakable sun crusts.

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Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
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