Professional Observation

Observation Date:

February 5, 2020

Submitted:

February 5, 2020

Observer:

Pro

Zone or Region:

Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns

Location:

Titus Ridge to Lake Peak

Recent Avalanches?

Yes

Cracking?

Isolated

Collapsing?

None Experienced

Quick trip out and back to Titus Lake Peak between 1500-1700. Small, fresh wind slabs and cornices building in exposed locations- touchy and easily triggered. Slab depth tapers quickly off ridgeline. Limited snow available for transport.

Light snow and wind formed these small, sensitive drifts along Titus Ridge in the Smoky Mountains.

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