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Missoula Avalanche

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 16, 2022
Submitted:
April 16, 2022
Zone or Region:
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Gash Point

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
8,000 (ft
Aspect:
N
Comments:
SS-ARc-R1-D1-I. 2’x 50’x 50’. Obviously windloaded pocket adjacent to ridge line. Anywhere from 6-12” of snow on top of 4-10(?) MF crust above 7,000 feet

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Generally stable conditions. Wind slabs encountered at higher elevations (8,000 ft) especially adjacent to ridgelines.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
Observed Avalanche Problem #2: 

Comments: 
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