Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 22, 2022Submitted:
January 22, 2022Zone or Region:
Activity:
Location:
Central Bitterroot - Big St JoeTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
Below tree lineAspect:
SWComments:
Small ski cut trigged wet loose and wet slab on the 30-40* terrain trap half pipe exit of big Joe’s SE facing bowl. Shows the new/old interface has low friction when free water content is available to lubricate surface.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
8000’ East facing pit slope angle 25*
HS 215 cm
ECTNs at 5cm, 10cm, 30cm (Old snow interface)
Skied conservatively staying out of the more consequential avalanche terrain in the upper head wall.
Good skiing conditions despite a slight wind effect avoidable by hugging terrain and trees.
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