Snowpack

Observation: Short Swing

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Recent Avalanches, Wind Loading

At top of short swing observed Cornice formation with assumed natural release in the past 1-3 days. Wind drift slab below broke from 16"-36" crown, 90ft wide, ran 100ft into trees. See photos

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Instability Comment
<p>Testing out the cornice development, cornices I broke with ski kicks broke in the 6"-14" range. With forecasted strong winds for the next couple of days should see them get quite large especially with these little spurts of storms.</p> <p>Snow drift trigger by a cornice break which appears to be 1-3 days old. Slabs 16"-36" deep.</p>