Detailed Observation
Date | 2020-11-15 |
Location | Valdez |
Observer | Gareth Brown |
Avalanche | N |
General Observations
11/15- Little Oddessy up to 3800’, W-NW aspects, clear, no precip, moderate to strong Northeast wind with moderate snow transport.
Avalanches: Yes, D2 natural observed in Loveland Basin that failed at the ground
Collapsing: No
Shooting Cracks: Yes, up to 10’
Northeast wind was forming fresh windslabs on lee aspects up to 1′ deep that were reactive to ski cuts on cross loaded terrain “west aspect“, and stomping on test slopes.