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Avalanche: Skyline

Observer Name
JP
Observation Date
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Avalanche Date
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Region
Skyline
Location Name or Route
Skyline
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
10"
Width
40'
Comments
We experienced multiple large collapses and whoomphs while breaking trail today. This slide was triggered remotely from several hundred feet during our second lap of the day. I gave the slope several big jumps before diving in and immediately felt the entire slope collapse, causing this pocket to pull out along a rocky convexity. Given what I saw today, it's clear the current snowpack wants to move. Winds remained calm, heavy snowfall beginning at ~1400.