Cowboy Ridge Avalanche

<p>Spotted an obviously skier triggered size 1.5 off of Cowboy Ridge (see photo). Approx time of avvy was 2pm, in full Sun. Based on conditions in the area, crown was approx 30cm of recent storm snow releasing at interface with hard crust underlaying recent snow. No significant wind slabs observed on Cowboy, Apostles, or Oboe on both E and W aspects. No other avalanche activity observed. </p>

Terrain Ridden

Mellow slopes, Open trees, Sunny slopes.

Avalanche Conditions

30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.

Snow Conditions

Powder.

Weather Conditions

Sunny.