Recent Avalanches

Heavy Snowfall

Wind Loading

Collapsing

Rapid Warming

We saw evidence of numerous small natural avalanches that most likely occured during the storm. Most were 6-12" deep and between 10-30' wide. None ran too far. There are also many cracks visible on the surface where the snow did not slide. The East facing slopes were feeling the effects of solar radiation by noon as the powder was getting wet and more slabby. ***Had one significant collapse as I traversed further in to a bowl past the last ski line. One quick kick turn later I traversed back over to a lower angle shoulder. Might have been near some rocks or trees that had weaker snow below but it was enough for me to change my plan. Let the snowpack adjust to the new weight for a bit longer before venturing onto anything too steep.