Observation: Seward

Location: Eva

Date:

February 6, 2019 5:06pm

Observer:

Jamie Lyons

Route & General Observations

Tour to 1870′ dug pit on W aspect with 20degree slope

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

Recent Avalanches?	Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?	No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?	No

Observer Comments

Roller balls and wet loose avalanches in >35 degree South slopes

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Sunny, wind calm, ~25F

Snow surface

10 cm dry loose with particles on surface

Snowpack

90 Cm total
0-13 cm F
13-14cm K
14-25cm 4F
25-26cm K
26-30cm 1F
31-32cm P
32-45cm 4F
45cm+ 1F

CT5@15cm ECTN 9 Sudden Planar
CT19@25cm ECTN12 Progressive Collapse
CT21@30cm ECTN 29 Progressive Collapse

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