Avalanche

Diamond peak

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Quick report

Cracking
isolated

Slab avalanche from wind loading on east face at about 6,700 ft. Instability found near ridge lines. Plenty of signs of wind loading on and just below ridge particularly on east facing slopes

Weather

Cloud Cover
broken
Wind Loading
moderate
Recent Snowfall
3"

Snowpack

Mostly stable snowpack with exception of wind loading.

Avalanche

Size
D1.5
Type
HS
Aspect
E
Trigger
AM
Elevation
6700 ft

Triggered Small slide while climbing onto the ridge.