Public Field Report
Observation Details
Observation Date:
December 4, 2022Submitted:
December 4, 2022Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley MtnsActivity:
XC Skiing/SnowshoeingLocation:
Juniper roadSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, WidespreadObservations
We kept to low angle low risk areas and dug a series of handpits while out snowshoeing. All northerly slopes that held early snow exhibited whumphing and cracking
Advanced Observations
Observed Avalanche Problem #1:
Persistent SlabComments:
Approximately 15cm facets at the base of the snowpack with 40-50 cm snow above.We observed widespread whumphing occurring roughly every 20 steps and small cracking (1-3 meters each time)