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Avalanche

markp25 · Jan 9, 2021 · White Pass East

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Quick report

Weather
warm, cloudy
Ride Type
openTrees
Stayed Away
alpineSlopes, steepSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
heavy, deepPowder, windAffected

As predicted, snow was great in the trees, but near tree line the wind crust under newly deposited snow was quite reactive. We saw some debris from this new snow that slid on the wind crust.

Avalanche

Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
crossLoadedSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Slab Thickness
10
Avalanche Character
stormSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
2-5
Avalanche Observation
12to24hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2021-01-08T18:56:00