Quick report
From across Powerline Valley observed debris from small point release avalanches in steep gullies on the south aspect of Rusty Point. Starting points looked like rocky areas near the ridgetop. Warming temps in the past few days probably warmed the rocks and snowpack surface, triggering these small D-1 avalanches. Observed no signs of recent avalanches on Flattop Mtn or upper Powerline Valley. Observed debris from small point release avalanches on the south aspect of Rusty Point.
Weather
- Air Temp
- GA weather sta showed 33F at 1545. Peak 3 at same time showed11F. Winds calm.
- Cloud Cover
- clear
- Wind Loading
- light
- Recent Snowfall
- No new snow since last weekend.
- Snow Avail For Transport
- large amounts
Bluebird day with warming temps. GA weather sta showed 33F at 1545. Peak 3 at same time showed11F. Winds calm.
Snowpack
Loose snow avg 55cm deep on flats and north aspects. Snow on south aspects starting to stiffen up a bit but no sun crust yet.
Avalanche
From across Powerline Valley observed debris from small point release avalanches on the south aspect of Rusty Point. Starting points looked like rocky areas near the ridgetop. Temps in the past few days have been warming which probably triggered small point release avalanches. Date of this avalanche activity unknown