Quick report
These avalanches were seen from a far distance, so it is hard to say whether they broke into older January facets/weak snow. The common characteristics are North and East aspects around 9,000' with wind loaded start zones.
Numerous Large and Very Large avalanches ran in the last 24 hours. All noted avalanches started on North through East aspects around 9,000 feet.Weather
- Air Temp
- 45
- Cloud Cover
- scattered
- Wind Loading
- moderate
- Rain Elevation
- 6,500-7,000
- Snow Avail For Transport
- moderate amounts
Skies cleared mid-morning. Aneroid #2 Snotel (7430') recieved .6" of Snow Water Equivalent in the 24 hours previous to the avalanche cycle.
Avalanche
- Size
- D3 R4
- Count
- 3
- Aspect
- E
- Trigger
- N
- Elevation
- 9000 ft
3-4 Large to Very Large avalanches on Chief Joseph, 1 Very Large avalanche on East facing Hurwal Divide, and 1 Large avalanche noted along Hurricane Divide.