Detailed Observation

Date2021-01-18
LocationValdez
ObserverAllen Dahl
AvalancheN

General Observations

Skier-triggered D1.5 avalanche in wind loaded, relatively low angle gully on the upper section of the standard road run.
Storm snow below 1600′ was saturated with water. Storm snow above was moist and pressed by accompanying winds. Cornices on top of the the rollovers/gullies were large, and some had already broken.

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Observed Avalanche Activity