Date of Observation: 02/06/2021
Name: Zach Kinler
Zone: SE/NW mountains
Avalanches: Many large and widely propagating avalanches were observed during a brief clearing that allowed views of Mt. Emmons, Gothic, Belleview, Schuylkill and Redwell. Leeward aspects in this “transition zone” from our SE mountains to our NW mountains finally tipped with the most recent round of snow and wind. A few of these avalanches propagated entire paths as well as connecting multiple paths at a time. Impressive slides!
Weather: Blustery NW flow, 5″ HST in town. Snow and wind gave way to some clear skies around and just west of town allowing for views into the nearby alpine.
Photos:
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- Mt Emmons, E/NE ATL. The larger slide on the right propagated out of the photo.
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- Needed two shots to capture this avalanche which connects to larger slide in the previous picture
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- Climax Chutes, E/NE BTL. Entire paths ran and connected as most of this area slid with debris hitting valley bottom
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- Belleview, S ATL
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- Mt Emmons, Red Lady Bowl
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- Gothic, ENE ATL
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- Schuylkill Ridge, Birthday bowl
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- Mt Emmons, Coon Basin. NE-SE. Picture not able to capture entire slide.
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- Coon Basin with a second deeper avalanche on the more northerly aspects with part of the larger slide visible on the right.
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- Schuylkill ENE N/BTL
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- Schuylkill ENE N/BTL
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- Schuylkill NE N/BTL
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- Schuylkill ENE N/BTL
