Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
February 7, 2023Submitted:
February 7, 2023Zone or Region:
West Mountain AreaActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
West ridge of lone tree summit.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
7700'Aspect:
NComments:
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:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Observed from Tamarack ski patrol headquarters at 1pm,2/7/23. Distance from observation, approximately 1 mile.