The last avalanche forecast for the 2023-2024 season will post on April 21st. Thank you to all who contributed to the avalanche center this season through observations, volunteer time, and/or financial contributions.
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The last avalanche forecast for the 2023-2024 season will post on April 21st. Thank you to all who contributed to the avalanche center this season through observations, volunteer time, and/or financial contributions.
Location Name: West of Relay Ridge Region: Mount Rose Area Date and time of observation: Sat, 02/11/2017 - 15:15 |
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39° 19' 40.2924" N, 119° 56' 54.0384" W
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Red Flags: Whumphing noises, shooting cracks, or collapsing Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain |
Lots of snow available for transport in the Relay / Bronco area. Lower angle slopes displayed no signs of instabilties but sought out wind loaded test slopes were fairly easy to trigger shooting cracks and one wind slab with a 40CM crown.
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