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Missoula Avalanche

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 5, 2021
Submitted:
December 6, 2021
Zone or Region:
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Yurt Ski (Southern Swans)

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Above 7000' E facing terrain snowpack is between 60-100cm deep
40cm of new snow was producing dry loose sluffs in steeper terrain.
ECT and CT's did not produce any notable results besides some Q3 sheer quality breaks.
Biggest concerns were wind loaded terrain as well as trees, stumps, and rocks hiding beneath the snow surface.
Below 7000' snowpack is very shallow.

Media

7900' E Facing snowpit

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Dry Loose
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