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Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 22, 2023
Submitted:
April 23, 2023
Zone or Region:
Secesh Summit Area
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Trail Creek

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Alpine
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Only 1 Old 12-18” crown from last cycle looked wind loaded…fresh wet loose from solar and warm temps
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

We did not observe any red flags other than affects from the warming on east and south aspects throughout the day the snow started getting sticky below 7500 feet in the afternoon but good cold powder skied good in the upper elevation north aspects. There is a weak layer of foot down on north aspects that is a crust on solar aspects that was not failing easily it was failing Moderately in shear with my hands and did not crack when I walked above the skintrack this next week may activate weak layers in the upper foot of the snow pack that consist of slick Crust in Facets

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