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Avalanche Observer Annonymous Location (general area) NE aspects of Shields Peak (South Fork Trailhead) Latitude Longitude Date (yyyymmdd) 20190219 Time 1200 Road conditions to area Clear Temperature 24-29F Sky clear (no clouds) Wind speed Light (1-16mph Flags/twigs in motion) Wind direction not observed Wind direction in degrees Slope aspect not observed Aspect in degrees Slope angle Elevation 8500 Snow depth Boot/ Ski penetration Precipitation light Activity, recent avalanches yes Brief description Class 3, large runout into a terrain trap. Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing no Rapid warming no Obvious avalanche path yes Terrain trap yes Comment Two avalanches noted, both were class 3 and located on NE aspects in open bowls. No visible crowns and runout was filled in with snow from the most recent storm cycle, so both were older. North slopes observed and skiied featured heavy wind loading. Sun/wind exposed south facing slopes and ridgelines were pretty bony even at high elevation. No avalanche signs noted on skiied NE aspects within glades. Publish this observation Yes I would like this observation Published |
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