Quick report
We observed numerous avalanches that released during recent storms. These occurred on all aspects as high precipitation intensity caused steep slopes to shed. So far, the largest avalanches have been observed in wind-loaded terrain on NW-N-NE-E aspects. These slopes had the weakest snow surfaces before the storm and were loaded heavily by strong SW-W wind.
Cracking and collapsing n/a.Weather
- Cloud Cover
- few
Mostly sunny over the valleys. Mid-level clouds over some peaks.
Avalanche
- Size
- D2
- Count
- 6
- Aspect
- N
- Trigger
- N
- Elevation
- 9600 ft
Most activity was observed in the Sawtooths. Very impressive slide (slides) on Williams Pk. Limited visibility in the Smokys and portions of the Boulders. Lots of obvious dunes and drifts at middle and upper elevations.