Pro Field Report

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 21, 2022
Submitted:
December 21, 2022
Observer:
SAC - Davis
Zone or Region:
Soldier and Wood River Valley Mtns
Location:
Croy Canyon - Roadside to Kelly Gulch (Roadside)

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced
Mini-avalanche cycle in Croy Canyon. I saw roughly 5 to 10 decent sized (D1.5) wind slabs. They failed on a variety of aspects at middle and lower elevations.

Snow Stability

Stability Rating: 
Poor
Confidence in Rating: 
High
Stability Trend: 
Steady

Bottom Line

Steady loading winds caused a small avalanche cycle in Croy Canyon at middle and lower elevations. Wind slabs released on a variety of aspects from Della to Colorado Gulch, and Carbonate to Democrat.

Media/Attachments

Fresh wind slab in Democrat Gulch. SE @ 6,150'.
Fresh wind slab avalanche W of Della Mtn. NW @ ~6,200'.
Fresh wind slab avalanches on Della Mtn. NW-N @ 5,700-6,500'.
Carbonate Mtn, SE @ 6,200'. Wind slab lee to NW wind.

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