Observation: Turnagain

Location: Sunburst

Date:

March 7, 2020 1:30pm

Observer:

Troy Tempel

Route & General Observations

Common Sunburst uptrack, attempted to avoid wind loaded slopes on the descent. Super dry snow, great ski quality! Visibility was variable past about 1:00pm.

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

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

Observer Comments

Some isolated cracking along windblown ridges. Southern aspects appeared to be less subject to wind loading / scouring.

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

High 20s, calm winds, medium to low visibility.

Snow surface

4-6” dry powder, wind crust below in some areas. Dry snow below crust, only dug hand pits.

Snowpack

Measured 250 cm @ 2900 ft.

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~2900 ft

Wind scour on Magnum

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