Avalanche

East Peak/Platinum Peak

Tate EwingWest Slopes South
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Quick report

Cracking
isolated

Isolated cracking on wind affected snow. Hand pits showed a crust/facet layer that became notably less stout as we gained elevation. Snow conditions varied from stiff wind transported snow over crust, to 1+ foot deep low density snow.

Avalanche

Observed recent avalanches on a steep convexity with wind affected snow, likely from Thursday 2/15. Some loose dry activity as well.