Alud

Mt. Owen

Miles MorrisGunnison
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Quick report

Collapsing
isolated

We observed signs of past avalanche activity in most steep terrain, but not all steep terrain. Did not notice avalanche activity under Jenga Chute during a quick pass, and some other suspect slopes. Found some high-quality skiing and some low snow cover on the exit. Surface snow with any south tilt was getting wet.

Noticed 2 collapsing that were localized after the second skier traveled on flat terrain near 10,800ft. Also observed signs of past avalanche activity from 12/6 avalanche cycle.

Weather

Air Temp
38
Cloud Cover
clear
Wind Loading
none
Recent Snowfall
0
Snow Avail For Transport
none

Sunny skys, warm temperatures melted south facing terrain.

Snowpack

“NTL snowpack 20-55cm deep from 10,500- 11,500ft, barley supportable for a skier. ATL snowpack 70-115cm deep from 11,500-12,820ft. 10-40cm of recycled powder (facets) sitting on top of 40-80cm 1 finger hardness slab sitting on a 10-30cm facet layer.”

Avalanche

Size
D2
Type
SS
Aspect
SE
Trigger
N
Elevation
12500 ft

Many slopes Above Tree Line (ATL) greater than 35 degrees with a N-E aspect released during the 12/6 avalanche cycle.