Avalanche

Cement Basin

Dave MaltzWest Slopes South
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Quick report

Cracking
widespread

Widespread cracking of surface snow in exposed areas on slopes over 30 deg. Significant snow transport and sculpting as expected given high winds.

Avalanche

Skier triggered D1 Soft stormslab at rollover to 35 deg slope. 10" crown, 40 ft wide. Ran 200' on likely Dec 7 hard crust. Felt like surface snow was stiffening as day progressed and temps lowered. Skier not caught and uninjured.