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Gov Public Safety Intermountain Wind Slab Soft Slab Minor Severity

Two forecasters were ascending a low-angle slope on a subtle rib that was scoured to sagebrush on the climbers' left and wind-loaded on the climbers' right. As they climbed, they noted a steeper pocket on the wind-loaded side. After a short break ...

Mechanized Ski Guide Intermountain Storm Slab Soft Slab Minor Severity

Summary: Worker B set off an avalanche in Chute #5. The slide released 10 meters above him as he put a ski cut from skiers left to right. From Routes on 20230113 (the day before), there was little additional wind and no slab felt with ski cuts. W ...

Ski Area Intermountain Persistent Slab Soft Slab Minor Severity

Patrol triggered D1.5-D2 in closed terrain with atmospheric river event ongoing: 2.0" of water over a weak faceted snowpack and warm temps (~25-~30º F). Avalanche center danger rating at mid and upper elevations was High. NE aspect at 8,000' which ...

Gov Public Safety Minor Severity

While riding snowmobiles along a ridgeline, we triggered a cornice fall that broke right next to our tracks.

Ski Area Other Persistent Slab Soft Slab Moderate Severity

The morning started with a full complement of avalanche control teams heading out the door after receiving 5" of snow/.20" SWE and strong winds. As multiple teams headed down a ridge, one pair reached the start of their route and deployed 2 hand cha ...