Weather

THE Red Cone

ESAC ObserverEastside Region
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Quick report

Collapsing
isolated

Dug in on NNW aspect at 10200' on open planar slope just below ridgeline that received previous wind loading. ECTP14 at 22cm from ground on well developed depth hoar. Isolated collapsing BTL. Stepped out onto a common test slope (38 deg/N/sheltered rollover) and was able to trigger a size 1 avalanche from 6-8 feet away, failing down 50cm on DH.

Weather

Air Temp
Below freezing
Cloud Cover
few
Wind Loading
previous
Recent Snowfall
30
Snow Avail For Transport
moderate amounts