Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 9, 2022Submitted:
January 9, 2022Zone or Region:
Activity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
RattlesnakeObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
7,900Aspect:
NEComments:
Cresting Burgundy Ridge, the R3/D2 estimated avalanche was immediately apparent. The entire north-east aspect along the concave 40+ degee terrain had slid approximately 15"/35 cm deep and 150-200 feet across the crown. The crown had refiled with wind loaded storm snow since the slide occurred, indicating the avalanche ran during the storm cycle.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, IsolatedObservations
Skied off north aspect of Point six's east ridge, ascended Burgundy. Steep east aspect convexities in the ridge top were notably touchy, whoomphing and collapsing as a result of the stiff slap overlying weak low density snow transported by the westerly flow. Strict adherence to ridge top security was necessary.
Valley bottom, direct Ascent of Murphy on 1/5 had revealed numerous mid elevation stiff wind slabs along the route from Point 6. In addition, a small R2 D1.5 avalanche was seen at the very top of the central southern couloir, which is now filled in. Although not reactive 4 days ago, assumption is with the large load from the last storm these slabs are now providing a hair trigger in isolated areas when traveling in the upper elevations of Grant Creek.
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