Avalanche

Hogsback mountain

Avalanche.org observerWest Slopes South
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Quick report

Remnants of small human-triggered wind slab Roller balls Saw remnants of wet snow avalanche, also thin slab triggered by ski cut

Weather

Air Temp
20-35
Cloud Cover
scattered
Wind Loading
moderate
Recent Snowfall
6-8
Snow Avail For Transport
small smounts

Snowpack

0-4 inches of new snow on top of variety of surfaces. Ice in exposed areas, crusts on sun-exposed slopes that thinned with elevation

Avalanche

Very thin wind slab limited to new snow on top of firm crust. Crust became breakable lower on slope.