Observation: Douglas Island

Location: Troy

Date:
Observer:
D Kirkwood
Route & General Observations

Heavy new snow from Thursday night/Friday. Observed natural avalanches on showboat ridge. Made a plan for mellow terrain given new snow on crust.

Red Flags
Red flags are simple visual clues that are a sign of potential avalanche danger. Please record any sign of red flags below.
Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
Observer Comments

Avalanches. Warming.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Milk cartoon visibility. Light snow or no precipitation. Light winds.

Snow surface

Smooth heavy new snow

Snowpack

Noticed interfaces at 10 cm, 40 cm and significant crust (5cm) at ~80 cm. Dug on the roll between the two bowling alley runs off the Troy saddle.

ECT P at 18. 40 cm down.
34 degree west facing slope.

Location