Detailed Observation

Date2020-11-15
LocationValdez
ObserverGareth Brown
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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.

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