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Observation Date
12/23/2015
Observer Name
julander
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
Ruby mountains, nevada
Weather
Weather Comments
just after the big storms... before christmas
Snow Characteristics
Snow Characteristics Comments
just got to the snotel site yesterday after it went off line. hole in the mountain. north east end of rubys...
Avalanche Problem #1
Problem #1 Comments
snotel site went off line. massive avalanche, likely the whole cirque slid. shelter is 100 feet down the hill.
Snow Profile
Aspect
East
Elevation
9,000'
Slope Angle
40°
have more photos is you want, can send email. just thought yall would be interested because of the overall size, distance it ran and damage caused..
Today's Observed Danger Rating
None
Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating
None