Observation type
Snowpack
Observer
Doug
Keep me anonymous if published
no
Location (general area)
Blue Ridge
Date (yyyymmdd)
20170224
Time
12:00
Road conditions to area
Clear
Sky
clear (no clouds)
Wind speed
Light (1-16mph Flags/twigs in motion)
Wind direction
N
lope aspect
North
Aspect in degrees
Slope angle
30
Elevation
8200
Snow depth
48"+
Boot/ Ski penetration
Boot 1-3"
Precipitation
None
Activity, recent avalanches
yes
Brief description
Small wet slide piles to the east. Possible human triggered, would love to hear about it if you are out there.
Whumphing noises, shooting cracks. collapsing
no
Rapid warming
no
Obvious avalanche path
yes
Terrain trap
no
Comment
Beautiful day with firm and slick conditions. The slides must have been on a warmer/fresher day.
 
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