Public Observation

Observation Date:

February 7, 2023

Submitted:

February 7, 2023

Zone or Region:

West Mountain Area

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

West ridge of lone tree summit.

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Hard Slab

Size:

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

Elevation:

7700'

Aspect:

N

Comments:

Most likely a natural release caused by wind slab from recent storm. West mt.s received 12" of wind driven snow at upper elevations over the past 24 hours. Slide occurred on Lone Tree summit on north west ridge. Crown appeared to be 2 to 3', 100 +yards across ridge, with multiple release points and ran 100 + feet.

Photo:

None reported

Observed from Tamarack ski patrol headquarters at 1pm,2/7/23. Distance from observation, approximately 1 mile.