Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 9, 2020
Submitted:
January 9, 2020
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mushroom ridge

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

Spiraling winds. Most transport appeared to happen over night. Isolated drifts that had formed into stiffer but sensitive cornices. Reactive to one skier with a heavy step.

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