Avalanche: Turnagain

Location: Tincan trees just below the weather station at tree line

Date:
Observer:
Anonymous
Avalanche Details
If this is an avalanche observation, click yes below and fill in the form as best as you can. If people were involved, please provide details.
Trigger SnowboarderRemote Trigger0
Avalanche Type Soft SlabAspect North Northeast
Elevation 2000ftSlope Angleunknown
Crown Depth 20inWidth 20ft
Vertical Run 25ft  
Avalanche Details

Skied from the weather station down to the right thru some small trees to a rollover. We had seen some shooting cracks on similar aspect on a previous run but while on low angle terrain avoidING the most aggressive section of rollover the slope propigated and slid the most recient snow (last 24 hr)leaving aprox 20" crown. Soft Slabs at mid elevations are forming in exposed areas.

Red Flags
Red flags are simple visual clues that are a sign of potential avalanche danger. Please record any sign of red flags below.
Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?No
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?Yes
Weather & Snow Characteristics
Please provide details to help us determine the weather and snowpack during the time this observation took place.
Weather

20-30mph wind from N NE. Snowing aprox inch hr.

Snow surface

New snow

Location


Become a Member
If you think a public avalanche center is important please support our organization.
Donate Now
Become a Sponsor
Supporting the CNFAIC proudly shows that your business or organization values the safety of our snow sports community.
Become a Sponsor