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Professional Observation

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 15, 2020
Submitted:
January 15, 2020
Observer:
SAC - 2nd hand info via Savage
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Location:
Soldier Mtns - Peak 1

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
Photo of 3 large avalanches on Peak 1. I was not in the area.

Bottom Line

These very large, destructive avalanches released naturally sometime in the past 48 hours. The photographer and I apologize for the poor photo quality - cell phone photo was taken from the HWY near Fairfield.

Media

Three large avalanches on Peak 1, visible from Fairfield. Two slides on S/SE face and one on E aspect. Photo: Steve Frost.

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