Observation: Turnagain

Location: Tincan Common bowl and Hippy Bowl

Date:

March 20, 2015 12:30pm

Observer:

H. Thamm/Wagner Professional

Route & General Observations

Photo taken from Sunburst parkinglot

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

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

Observer Comments

Two D1.5 avalanches on SW aspects, one below the corniced ridge of Tincan Common and the other in Hippy Bowl.

Trigger unknown, but mostly likely from recent wind loading on March 18 and 19.

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Sunny, 40F temps, calm winds, no precip

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Debris and crowns have been covered by new snow from March 19. Avalanches occurred on March 18 or 19.

Location

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