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Taos Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 29, 2024
Submitted:
March 29, 2024
Zone or Region:
Taos Area
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Williams Lake

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Above treeline
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Likely windslab avalanche observed above tree line on Lake Fork

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Snow accumulation varies greatly depending on aspect and windloading. Pits at 11,500 showed increasing accumulation of wind loaded snow moving from East to North. Up toward 11,750, cohesive storm slabs about 30 cm thick observed near tree line

Media

NE facing put at 11,500 feet

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Persistent Slab
Comments: 
Basal facets reactive on E, NE aspects. ECTP30 on NE aspect, 11,500 feet, 25 degree slope on basal facets 100cm down

ECTN21 on basal facts 60cm down, E aspect, 11,500 feet

ECTX on N aspect
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