Human and natural avalanches at Quartz
jfloyer,
Saturday 8th February, 2025 10:38PM
<p>Observed several small to medium sized slab avalanches at around 2100m on North aspect slopes. Dug at one of the fracture lines and found the failure to be on surface hoar crystals over a very thin crust. </p>
Terrain Ridden
Mellow slopes.
Terrain Avoided
Steep slopes, Convex slopes, Open trees.
Avalanche Conditions
30cm + of new snow, or significant drifting, or rain in the last 48 hours.
Slab avalanches today or yesterday.
Snow Conditions
Deep powder.
Weather Conditions
Sunny.
Location: 51.38102595 -117.34861786