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Taos Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 7, 2023
Submitted:
January 10, 2023
Zone or Region:
Taos Area
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Bull of the Woods Mountain

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Skied north aspect of the mountain, there was a punchy layer 4-6" below the new snow layer, followed by a deep layer of sugary facets. Angle was low, below 30 deg. No cracking or whooping observed. One crack on a small convex slope with loading. Good location during high avalanche danger elsewhere.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Dry Loose
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