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January 31, 2021

Top of the World

Date of Observation: 01/31/2021
Name: Sam Eller

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Location: Elkton Hills
Aspect: East, South East, South, South West, West
Elevation: 11,200

 

Avalanches: Large persistent slab avalanches off Belleview mountain. Small wind slabs stepped down to deeper layers as the sun warmed those solar aspects. Possible glide avalanche in the paradise basin. Lots of point release on any exposed rock in the afternoon.
Weather: Warm and bluebird.
Snowpack: Creamy, hot pow.

 

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