Pro Field Report
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
February 22, 2023 - February 22, 2023Submitted:
February 22, 2023Observer:
ProZone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern MtnsLocation:
Titus weather station NE (NE 9,970 ft)Signs of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
YesCracking?
IsolatedCollapsing?
Isolated
Ridges were charged some small collapsing on lower angle slopes below ridges 9500ft Nw has firm wind effect below the 4-6” of new
Snow Stability
Stability Rating:
FairConfidence in Rating:
ModerateStability Trend:
SteadyBottom Line
Loaded areas with cross load and in the N side of compass have fairly poor bond so far in higher attitudes. The drought facet surface and the newer snow of last weeks blip and this weeks, slightly bigger blip and windy days are the culprit ! “This seems more predominant on slopes less tracked and less trafficked areas”?… and steeper than mid 30’s that said there is nice snow out there! Not all slopes are equal and we’re not surprised with this particular remotely triggered from low angle adjacent ridge, however I was surprised with how far the crown propagated and overall deposit. Keep it tight!
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Advanced Information
Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
Partly CloudyTemperature:
ColdWind:
Light , NWNew/Recent Snowfall:
4-6Lite wind cold little precip.
Avalanche Observations
| # | Date | Location | Size | Type | Bed Sfc | Depth | Trigger | Comments | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wx station pk Titus NE 9970 |
D2.5 | SS | I-New/Old Interface | 30cm |
AS-Skier r-Remote |
See previous comments.. watch your angels aspects and mostly the terrain shapes and loading patterns. | None | |
| 1 |
|
None |