Observation: Turnagain

Location: Magnum ridge towards head of valley from pms bowl

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Route & General Observations

Yesterday I skied between some pretty big cornices on the ridge but had a nice entrance without any overhanging snow. My thought was that my line would not be exposed to cornice fall if one did occur. This was true but the slab that the cornice collapse released, some time after I left, took out pretty much all my tracks. I only post this in case anyone was wondering if this slab was skier triggered and it definitely was not even though there are three sets of tracks right at the crown. (there may be more today). Thanks .

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Forecaster Comments

Photo was sent to us by a party on Corn Biscuit ridge on Sunday. This cornice likely fell naturally overnight on Saturday - taking out tracks from the previous day.

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
Observer Comments

glide cracks and cornice triggered avalanches

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Fine bluebird day, calm to light winds. The sun is starting to heat up the snow around south-facing rock bands even though it is still January!

Snow surface

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Snowpack

no pits. Snow looks right side up from pole test

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