Detailed Observation

Date2022-04-07
LocationValdez
ObserverJoshua McDonald
AvalancheN

General Observations

Catchers mitt to 3500ft:

New snow depth in protected area was 60cm deep, stiff windblown powder. Widespread softslab to 3 ft thick. 

Rollovers/windlips where easily triggered with 2-3 stomps on one ski. Easy to moderate shear. Moderate propagation

NW slopes: windloaded during storm. Softslabs 1 to 3+ft thick. 

SE-SW slopes Active windloading during ski tour. Skin track filling in. Winds 10 to 20mph. 

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Observed Avalanche Activity