Quick report
The most recent storm brought 6-10" of moderate density snow to the area. Recent wind activity seemed surprising minimal, evident by little scouring on W aspects and snow in trees in most places. We observed small dry loose movement throughout the Main Fork that was no hazard. One small natural cornice fall was also observed. Around 1600 we noticed a natural R1D1 SS avalanche north of Divide Peak that occurred sometime after 1230. Ridgetop, 1-3' cornice was easily mitigatable and the 2-6" pillow below was relatively globbed on. Temperatures were cool, skies blue, winds light, and sun was strong. A zipper crust was formed during the day on sunny south aspects. We skied Divide and avoided north facing aspects.
Avalanche
- Size
- D1
- Aspect
- E
- Trigger
- N
- Elevation
- 9650 ft
R1 D1 Natural SS that seemed to break on the old/new snow interface with a crown depth about the size of our ski penetration. ENE aspect @ 9650'. Occured sometime between 1230 and 1600.