Avalanche

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Quick report

CLR, Temps mid 20's at lodge, lower teens on ridge, Winds 5-10 WNW G 15, HN = 7

Snowpack

Snow started showing signs of solar input late in the day, with a thin zipper at the sun/shade line

Avalanche

Size
D2
Type
HS
Count
5
Aspect
E
Trigger
NC
Elevation
12600 ft

Large, Widespread natural avalanche cycle in Ruby's, D2-D3, Ruby, Owen x2, Afley x2,North Face purple to Afley saddle. Way long HS-ASu-R4-D2-o/g. Way Long HS-ASu-R4-D2-O FC-12/01 (75cm x 65m x 200m) Thorton's SS-AE-R1-D1-S PP-02/20 (15cm x 20m x 50m)