Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 27, 2023Submitted:
March 27, 2023Zone or Region:
Bishop CreekActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Southeast facing slope 10,300' bishop creekObservations
remote triggered a D1.5 aprox 11" deep 30' wide and ran aprox 800'. SE slope at 10,300' slid on rain crust at 1pm. stomping our skin track on the ridge triggered it from 20' away. watched it release but took us by surprise so no video
Triggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
10,300Aspect:
SEComments:
SE facing slopes in this zone are loaded from the NE winds 3 days ago on top of a rain crust with facets from the cold nights so be careful out there.Photos:
Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
10,300Aspect:
SEComments:
Media
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, WidespreadMedia
