Avalanche

Mineral Point

Zach GuyGunnison
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Quick report

A poor refreeze and warm temperatures yesterday escalated the small wet loose shed cycle, primarily on northerlies N/ATL, where there is more recent snow to transition.  After another poor refreeze last night, the window of stable corn riding was short but sweet - around 9 a.m. on east aspects and 10 a.m. on south, becoming punchy and rollerbally after that.   

Weather

Cloud Cover
few
Wind Loading
none
Recent Snowfall
0
Snow Avail For Transport
none

Poor overnight refreeze, warm temps, gusty winds ATL

Avalanche

Size
D1
Type
WL
Count
11
Aspect
NW
Trigger
N
Elevation
12200 ft

Dozens of small wet loose (D1-1.5) ran since I was in this area around noon on 4/20. Most of the new activity was on NW to NE aspects N/ATL.