Avalanche

Jawbone Canyon

Jen PaludiEastside Region
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Quick report

Loose snow on top of wind slab readily slipped, just like as indicated might happen throughout southern forecast area as a result of the new snow on top of the old.

Avalanche

Lots of rollers on ascent of jawbone on w facing side of canyon . Went up to ~10k on ridge to some amazing snow, then descended the high point between main jawbone and south gully, small loose avalanche triggered on our way down, on n-nw aspect approx 9400 ft.