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Anthony Lakes

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Quick report

Minimal signs of instability on the north facing aspects of Angel peak, some wind loading from constant southern winds. Some sluffing problems in steeper aspects. Steepest aspect (>45*) skied off of Gunsight cause skier triggered slide. New snow all 4 days of observation. Cold temps kept snow light, with little to no sunshine all 4 days. Overall snowpack seemed very stable on aspects <45* degrees.

Avalanche

Top Gunsight Mountain North facing Couloir 8200ft Occurred around 2PM on 2/28/23 Skier triggered by ski cut, no one caught D2 Avalanche was the width of the couloir leaving a 6-10in crown.