Harris Ridge

Observed Jan 25, 2017, 12:00 p.m. PST · south-coast-inland

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Quick report

Weather
Sunny, Cold
Ride type
Alpine slopes, Open trees
Stayed away
Convex slopes
Riding quality
Good
Snow conditions
Powder, Wind affected
Avalanche conditions
Avalanche condition sound

Avalanche report

Run length
600
Slab width
200
Trigger type
Skier
Avalanche size
3
Slab thickness
41
Trigger sub type
Accidental
Start zone aspect
SW
Vegetation cover
Open slope
Avalanche character
Persistent slab
Number of avalanches
1
Start zone elevation
2150
Avalanche observation
24to48hrsAgo
Start zone elevation band
Alp
Avalanche occurrence datetime
2017-01-23T10:30:00

Snowpack report

Depth
200
Obs type
Summary
Site aspect
SW
Test fracture
Uneven break
Site elevation
2150
Ski penetration
10
Test initiation
Moderate
Foot penetration
40
Cracking observed
Yes
Test failure depth
40
Site elevation band
Alp
Surface conditions
New snow, Variable
Whumpfing observed
Yes
Test failure layer crystal types
Crust

Weather report

Avg temp
-9
Sky condition
Clear
Precipitation type
None

Incident report

Group size
6
Terrain trap
Trees
Group activity
Skiing
Number injured
1
Number involved
1
Snow depth trigger point
Average
Terrain shape trigger point
Planar