Public Observation

Observation Date:

January 12, 2023

Submitted:

January 12, 2023

Zone or Region:

Lundy Canyon

Activity:

Driving

Location:

Natural avalanche activity on Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain E to NE aspect, start zones between 8300 ft. and 9000 ft. Natural SS's that ran during and near the end of the storm cycle yesterday. Most likely Wind Slabs. In addition there were also several paces where some dry loose sluffs ran a long way.
On the NE face of Mt. Warren there if a faint line visible that looks like the crown line of s D2 or bigger slab avalanche. Most likely also a wind slab.

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Size:

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

Elevation:

9000 ft and 8300 ft

Aspect:

NE

Comments:

None reported

Crown line up high near the ridge of Copper Mtn.

Crown line on E facing shoulder of Copper Mtn. and NE bowl off ridgeline.

Crown line on Mt. Warren NE face, D2 or bigger