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Taos Avalanche Center

Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 29, 2020
Submitted:
December 30, 2020
Zone or Region:
Taos Area
Activity:
Location:
West aspect

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

West aspect around 11.4K ft. Gladed slope adjacent to a large opening. Typically gets wind loaded on this aspect. 30 degree slope. HS145cm. 30cm new snow on the old wind crust. CT3 Q2 at the new old interface. Facets near the ground failed on CT23 Q3. ECTN moderate at the new/old snow interface.
Wasn't any anything steep, saw a few cracks under skis and one small whumpf. Skiing conditions were excellent.

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