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Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 30, 2023
Submitted:
April 30, 2023
Zone or Region:
Warm Lake area
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Big Creek Summit

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
~7,600’
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Peak northwest of Big Creek Summit facing SE

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Just hot and sloppy.
I was surprised how well the snow held up from 10am to when I finished up around 3pm.

Media

Snow depth
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