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Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 17, 2020
Submitted:
December 17, 2020
Zone or Region:
Elkhorns
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Anthony Lakes

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
4800
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Cut banks along A Lakes highway, 10 to 20' wide, 10' in length. Failed on facets near ground, triggered by snowplow.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Skied the area today. My mitt pit found 30" of snow. A facets layer at ground 10". Two storm layers above. New snow had moderate bond with older snow and Thanksgiving snow was bonded pretty well with the facets layer. When skinning near rocks skiis would break down to faceted snow. Pretty good skiing, lots of hazards to watch for

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