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Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 9, 2023
Submitted:
February 9, 2023
Zone or Region:
Slab Butte/Wong’s Bowl Area
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Slab Face

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
ATL
Aspect:
W
Comments:
Photo:

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
ATL
Aspect:
W
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

AS-HS-R1-D1-I. Small skier triggered slide above tree line. Hard slab from recent wind loading.

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