Avalanche

WMR Sidecountry

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Quick report

Brief but intense sun was changing snow density quickly, but sheltered aspects remained cold. Storm slabs from yesterday seemed to be less touchy. One pit test at 6600’ E aspect showed CT11@24cm. Light winds, periods of broken skies and snow showers.

Avalanche

Size
D1.5 R2
Aspect
N
Trigger
AS
Elevation
6600 ft

Walked past an avalanche that happened in the last 24 hours and appeared skier triggered, N aspect, 6600 ft. 10” crown. Unlike storm slabs from yesterday we encountered, this one stepped down to the lower crust interface.