Public Observation

Observation Date:

March 29, 2022

Submitted:

March 29, 2022

Zone or Region:

Pine Creek

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

Elderberry Canyon

Climbed and skied Mt. Tom via Elderberry. Due to wind loading and rapid warming concerns, I opted to climb and ski the far skiers left side of the head wall, which is lower angle and less consequential. From the ridge, there were signs of only light wind loading. 6” of soft, fresh snow remained on the top and windward side of the ridge. Ski conditions were great, with heavy powder above 10,000 feet and corn below. I skied at 3:30PM, and did not witness or release any wet slides.

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Dry Loose (Sluff)

Size:

Size 1: Relatively harmless to people

Elevation:

11,000

Aspect:

NE

Comments:

Saw multiple small sluffs on the lower part of the elderberry head wall that appear to have released mid-storm.

None reported