Storm Creek sz 1

Quick report

ski629 · Nov 14, 2023 · Miette Lake

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, cold, windy
Climb Name
The Unconditioned
Ice Quality
good
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab, avalancheConditionSound
Climbing Wind Conditions
blowingSnowAboveTheClimb, blowingSnowAcrossTheValley

Weather

Avg Temp
-10
Wind Speed
windSpeedLight
Blowing Snow
light
Sky Condition
brokenClouds
Wind Direction
NW
Precipitation Type
none

Snowpack

Depth
30
Site Aspect
N
Foot Penetration
30
Cracking Observed
1
Site Elevation Band
alp
Surface Conditions
newSnow
Whumpfing Observed
1
Test Failure Layer Crystal Types
depthHoar

Avalanche

Run Length
15
Slab Width
5
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
crossLoadedSlope
Avalanche Size
1
Slab Thickness
30
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
NE
Trigger Distance
30
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
30
Avalanche Character
windSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2200
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
depthHoar
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2023-11-14T17:11:00.000Z

Remote triggered sz1 on an isolated feature. Whumphing and shooting cracks occurred in the area, but did not cause slides on lower angle terrain. Fist snow density on top of a thin layer of depth hoar.