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Missoula Avalanche

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 20, 2022
Submitted:
February 22, 2022
Zone or Region:
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Yurt Ski (Southern Swans)

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

A layer weak layer exists in the upper end of the snowpack on some slopes that could be capable of producing an avalanche if the right conditions are present. We did not get this layer to propagate in any tests but avoided slopes over 35deg.
South faces formed a thick crust on Saturday during the warm spell.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Persistent Slab
Comments: 
a layer weak layer exists in the upper end of the snowpack on some slopes that could be capable of producing an avalanche if the right conditions are present. We did not get this layer to propagate in any tests but avoided slopes over 35deg.
Observed Avalanche Problem #2: 

Comments: 
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