Avalanche

Jewel Basin

Avalanche.org observerSwan Range
View on map
Observation photo 1Observation photo 2

Quick report

We noticed evidence of wind blown snow at ridge lines, but didn’t see any evidence of instability. With the warm temps and new snow, we were expecting to see wet loose activity in the afternoon, and saw rollerballs, sluffs, and avalanches on S facing aspects.

Weather

Cloud Cover
clear

Avalanche

Size
D1
Type
WL
Aspect
S
Trigger
N
Elevation
6500 ft

We noticed multiple wet loose sluffs on steep S facing aspects in the afternoon.