Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 7, 2023Submitted:
January 10, 2023Zone or Region:
Rock CreekActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Rock Creek near Pine Grove CGObservations
We toured from the sno-park along the road to Pine Grove CG, then did a short climb to 9500’ on the WNW-facing slopes across the creek. On the slopes above the CG, we stayed on a subtle ridge in a band of pines and on grades about 30 deg or less. We did not take any detailed observations along our route. Wind transport was significant in all exposed clearings on the valley floor, and was evident at higher elevations from huge plumes off of the ridges and peaks above.
Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Size:
Elevation:
AlpineAspect:
EComments:
Far NE shoulder of Mt Starr (1st chute from N end of ridge). Maybe D2 or D3, ~1500’ run as far as we could see. Appeared to be due to wind loading.Media
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
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