Sawtooth Avalanche Center

Public Field Report

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 2, 2021
Submitted:
January 2, 2021
Zone or Region:
Galena Summit and Eastern Mtns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Titus Ridge

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Toured up Titus Ridge, winds 5-10 WNW, skied low angle ramps to the northwest. Experience isolated collapses and settling on lo-angle while skiing. Continued tour to NW on lo-angle HP. Faceted, weak snow on east facing aspects.