Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
February 15, 2021Submitted:
February 16, 2021Zone or Region:
Santa Fe AreaActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Heaven's HillObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
12000'Aspect:
NWComments:
Possible storm slab release observed from opposite side of Penitente Bowl. Slide did not run full length of path.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Significant amounts of new, light snow was being transported high above trees. ~15-20cm of Valentine's Day storm snow appeared unconsolidated and made for some nice turns. Significant wind scouring/loading could be seen in the basin below.