Avalanche

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Gareth BrownMaritime
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Quick report

A stout rain crust was observed up to 1000' with a 4-8 inches of uncohesive snow above the crust.  Above 1000' storm slabs increased in depth with elevation.  In a snowpit at 1800' found HS 200 cms with 75 cms of settled storm snow.  ECTN11 down 20 cms.  At 2800' in a wind exposed area found HS 220 cms with 115 cms of settled storm snow, ECTN12 down 20 cms, ECTN25 down 45 cms.

No signs of instability

Weather

Cloud Cover
few
Wind Loading
none
Rain Elevation
1000
Recent Snowfall
60-120
Snow Avail For Transport
large amounts

clear and calm

Snowpack

Snowpack was right side up with storm snow well bonded and no concerning layers identified.

Avalanche

Avalnche debris was observed that released mid storm from extreme terrain.