Loose Snow Avalanches, Alex Lowe basin

Alex Lowe Peak
Northern Gallatin
Code
L-AS-R1-D1-I
Latitude
45.42720
Longitude
-111.01400
Notes

From Obs: "Dug on a sheltered N aspect at 9,000 feet below Alex Lowe Peak. Performed an ECT with results of ECTN 12 at 30cm deep and ECTP 21 near the ground.  

We also observed widespread sluffing of the new, low-density snow throughout the day and increasing wind transport in the afternoon."

Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Loose-snow avalanche
Trigger
Skier
R size
1
D size
1
Bed Surface
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
New Snow
Snow Observation Source
Slab Thickness units
centimeters
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Multiple Avalanches
Advisory Year