Public Observation
Observation Details
Observation Date:
March 3, 2023Submitted:
March 5, 2023Zone or Region:
Santa Fe AreaActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Eastern Aspect of Heavens hillObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
12000Aspect:
EComments:
Multiple sluffs off of eastern aspect of Heaven's hill since most recent storm. Small and naturally triggered.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, IsolatedObservations
Sluffing terrain was 35 degrees or more. Nambe bowl significantly wind impacted, and ridge between Nambe bowl and eastern aspect of heavens hill significantly wind loaded. Isolated shooting cracks observed in wind loaded areas. Personally would avoid all east facing aspects.