Date of Observation: 02/25/2023
Name: Eric Murrow
Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Recreational day out Upper Cement Creek/Brush Creek
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: One recent natural avalanche on the northeast side of Double Top. The north Bowl on Cement Mountain had debris in the basin but the crown looked well drifted in (see photo). The northeast cirque on Carbon Peak had suspicious-looking crown markings but the photo was inconclusive (see photo). No other obvious large avalanches were observed looking into SE mountains from the head of Hunter Creek.
Weather: Thin high clouds, mild air temps, and moderate winds above treeline.
Snowpack: Solar aspects became moist at mid to low elevations by the afternoon; some roller ball activity. Recent storm totals settled to around 10-12 inches at the head of Hunter Creek.
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- Maybe a recent large natural avalanche in Carbon Peak’s northeast cirque.
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- There certainly was debris in the basin but dotted line is my best guess for the crown.
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- Recent natural avalanche on northeast side of Double Top.
