Public Field Report
Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 18, 2023Submitted:
March 18, 2023Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern MtnsActivity:
Snowmobiling/SnowbikingLocation:
Mormon Hill/ Swede PeakObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet SlabSize:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few treesElevation:
All elevationAspect:
EComments:
All aspects, most elevations. Numerous avalanches in the area.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Saw numerous avalanches. One covered the road near Thompson Cr. 8-9 feet of debris. Road and Bridge cleared it this last week. Slides were observed where they never have in recent memory. Cornice formation on ridge tops from last storm.
Surprisingly there was no cracking, whoomphing, or other signs of instability. Mid and low elevation had a 3 inch crust. Upper elevation was still quality snow. Very conservative travel today. No slopes in the magic number were hit. It will be interesting what the incoming snow will do to this pack.
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