Observation Date:
December 21, 2022
Submitted:
December 21, 2022
Observer:
SAC - Davis
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Location:
Croy Canyon - Roadside to Kelly Gulch (Roadside)
Recent Avalanches?
Yes
Cracking?
None Experienced
Collapsing?
None Experienced
Mini-avalanche cycle in Croy Canyon. I saw roughly 5 to 10 decent sized (D1.5) wind slabs. They failed on a variety of aspects at middle and lower elevations.
Stability Rating:
Poor
Confidence in Rating:
High
Stability Trend:
Steady
Steady loading winds caused a small avalanche cycle in Croy Canyon at middle and lower elevations. Wind slabs released on a variety of aspects from Della to Colorado Gulch, and Carbonate to Democrat.