Professional Observation
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
February 8, 2020Submitted:
February 8, 2020Observer:
SAC - Martin StefanZone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern MtnsLocation:
hwy glassing Smiley ck - KetchumSigns of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
YesCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None Experienced
obs from hwy, cracking and collapsing do not apply.
Bottom Line
One slide on S face of Easley, otherwise I could not see any recent activity, although visibility was not perfect.
Advanced Information
Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
Partly CloudyFinally some views into the Boulders, and just the right time of day for the sun to give some contrasts.
Avalanche Observations
| # | Date | Location | Size | Type | Bed Sfc | Depth | Trigger | Comments | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Past 48 hours |
Easley peak S 10 000 (est) |
D1.5 | I would assume a natural release today or yesterday, judging by how well defined debris and crown are. Looks like it started above the chute by the uppermost arrow, and stepped out to the sides below at the lower arrow. |
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