Quick report
Significant wind-transporting snow was observed along the ridgelines. We noted plumes of snow in the air in the lee of Boott Spur, driven by northwest winds.
Weather
- Air Temp
- 10
- Cloud Cover
- few
- Wind Loading
- intense
- Recent Snowfall
- 10-15
- Snow Avail For Transport
- large amounts
Overnight snow ended mid-morning and the ridgelines were in the clear. By the afternoon, summit fog/clouds/ blowing snow largely obscured the ridgelines. Northwest winds were 25-45mph for several hours before the avalanche.
Avalanche
- Size
- D2.5 R3
- Type
- SS
- Aspect
- NE
- Trigger
- N
- Elevation
- 5000 ft
This avalanche was observed in real-time from the AMC Caretaker's Cabin. The debris field was thoroughly examined by an experienced team to assess the possibility of human involvement. No signs or signals from an avalanche beacon were detected. Time spent on the debris field was intentionally minimized to reduce exposure to potential secondary avalanches.