Public Field Report
Observation Details
Observation Date:
April 30, 2023Submitted:
May 1, 2023Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern MtnsActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Hyndman basinObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet SlabSize:
Size 4: Could destroy a railway car, large truck, several buildings, or a substantial amount of forestElevation:
UpperAspect:
SWComments:
Very large wet avalanche on sw face of Cobb ran to the valley floor.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Stayed at pioneer yurt Saturday night. Temps didn’t seem to drop below 44. Saw a few fresh slides Saturday and many more on Sunday on our way out. Snowpack was barely supportable in most locations
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