Valanga

Grouse Rock

Alpenglow ExpeditionsCentral Sierra Nevada
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Quick report

Rapid wind loading with ample snow for transport. Many recreational users in this zone mainly sticking to terrain below 30 degrees. Thick slab is forming. Did not find any major surface signs i.e. cracking.

Weather

Air Temp
28
Cloud Cover
overcast
Wind Loading
intense
Recent Snowfall
30
Snow Avail For Transport
large amounts

Avalanche

Size
D1 R2
Type
SS
Aspect
NE
Trigger
AS
Elevation
7900 ft

Created a D1 R2.5 SS wind slab today near grouse rock on a NE aspect at 7900'. Cross loading was prevalent and all the ingredients were the for an avalanche recipe