Public Observation

Observation Date:

February 26, 2023

Submitted:

February 26, 2023

Zone or Region:

Rock Creek

Activity:

Snowmobiling/Snowbiking

Location:

Nw face of wheeler crest. Unusually loaded.

I was avoiding avalanche terrain, knowing we had a lot of unusual wind loading. My usual s/se facing zones were wind scoured, snow pit uninformative/ firm. I sought leeward deposits. This was the w/nw face of wheeler crest.

Did you trigger any avalanches?

Yes

Was it intentional?

No

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Size:

Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees

Elevation:

9000

Aspect:

NW

Comments:

This was a remote triggered indecent. I was low and to looker right when it ripped.

Photos:

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Size:

Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees

Elevation:

9000

Aspect:

NW

Comments:

None reported

Public Observation

Observation Details

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Observations

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches?

Was it intentional?

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Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches?

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Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

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