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Taos Avalanche Center

Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 22, 2023
Submitted:
January 23, 2023
Zone or Region:
Taos Area
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Kachina/Wildy Bowl

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

NE aspect at treeline on 28 degree slope.
No skiing was done. Just walking and observing.
Pit depth 190cm
ECTP-17 @ 145cm
CT-12 with sudden planar shearing

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Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Storm Slab
Comments: 
All aspects with N!!! Storm slabs that can step down to deeper layers! Moderate to high likelihood of trigger above treeline
Observed Avalanche Problem #2: 
Persistent Slab
Comments: 
Significant 3mm basal facets that weren’t reactive during ECT or CT. Need to assess further with PST.
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