Observation: Summit

Location: Manitoba

Date:

October 4, 2021 3:00pm

Observer:

J. Leslie

Route & General Observations

Standard route.

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

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

Observer Comments

Widespread collapsing above 2500'

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Clear, 30 degrees F, calm at 12pm.

Snow surface

Breakable crust on solar aspects.
Dry, loose snow on shaded aspects.

Snowpack

12-18" snow depth above 2500'.
3-5" of faceted snow at ground.
Lots and lots of whumphing above 2500'.

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Manitoba 10-4-21

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