Trigger | Explosive | Avalanche Type | Hard Slab |
Aspect | North Northeast | Elevation | 2600ft |
Slope Angle | 30deg | Crown Depth | 6ft |
Width | 60ft | Vertical Run | 350ft |
Eaglecrest Ski Patrol Avalanche Mitigation in West Bowl.
Trigger | Explosive | Avalanche Type | Hard Slab |
Aspect | North Northeast | Elevation | 2600ft |
Slope Angle | 30deg | Crown Depth | 6ft |
Width | 60ft | Vertical Run | 350ft |
Triggered with 8lbs ANFO w/2lbs Pentex primer as the detonation unit.
Stepped down on three distinct layers each with faceting between.
220cm crown at its highest.
MFcr Base potentially from MLK day.
Recent Avalanches? | Yes |
Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
Natural avalanches observed a few days prior along with snow machine triggered slides.
0600 (Snow study site at the Nest)
Current Temp - 23 Deg F
Current Precip - S-1
Max Temp (24hrs) - 29 Deg F
Min Temp (24hrs) - 23 Deg F
Snow Depth - 131 inches
HN24 - 10.2 inches
HST - 19.6 inches
Wind - 14kts w/gusts to 38kts out of 115.
SWE - roughly 2 inches
PP