Bow Summit Size 2

Quick report

nickkeenan · Dec 27, 2024 · Glacier

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Ride Type
openTrees
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
windAffected
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSlab

Avalanche

Trigger Type
skier
Avalanche Size
2
Avalanche Character
windSlab, persistentSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Avalanche Observation
24to48hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-12-26T07:00:00.000Z

A relatively recent skier triggered avalanche judging by the skin track in the start zone. Looked to be an initial wind slab that stepped down to the persistent layer. Lots of wind loading visible at bow summit and the wind was continuing to blow snow around this morning.