Public Observation

Observation Date:

December 15, 2021

Submitted:

December 15, 2021

Zone or Region:

Bishop Creek

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

Habeggar's glades

Collapsing was heard near top of ridge above the glades. No associated cracking. Just enough coverage to provide fun skiing. Snow depth was consistently ~2' with ~3' near ridge above glades.

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Size:

Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person

Elevation:

10,500

Aspect:

NE

Comments:

I observed several small avalanches off pt 10574 on Table mountain in steep rocky, NE facing terrain. avalanches may have resulted from cornice falls - originated on the ridge. Did not observe any other natural avalanches on Table mountain's east side in this area. None observed on Bishop Bowl either.

Did you see shooting cracks?

No

Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?

Yes, Isolated

avalanches hard to see, but are left of center in front of big shadow on the headwall of Jawbone