Quick report
Parked with snow machines at lower end of hwy hairpin by the old avalanche gun tower, well away from Spire Gully slide path. At approximately 12:30, three different avalanches released from cliff bands , above first bowl climbers right, going up Hairpin Valley. Slides were easily seen and heard from our location, but not sure how far they ran. Fresh debris was visible in Liberty Bell 1, 2 & 3 slide paths. new storm snow warming rapidly with rain saturating down 3-4" by midday.
Weather
- Air Temp
- 32
- Cloud Cover
- broken
- Wind Loading
- unknown
- Rain Elevation
- 3000
- Recent Snowfall
- 12"
- Snow Avail For Transport
- moderate amounts
Warm overriding cold air east of Wa Pass with light rain and calm wind conditions. Light rain from Silverstar Sno-Park to Wa Pass.
Snowpack
12"+ of new storm snow warming rapidly and receiving light rain
Avalanche
Point releases on cliff bands in and around Hairpin Valley and crown fracture in major slide path ( Liberty Bell #1 )