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Observation 3/15/2025 by Isak L.

Wet Activity Observations

Marcy Bowl

Date & Time 3/15/2025 alternate_email 1:15 PM
Location Marcy Bowl
Elevation & Aspect 5000 / Southeast
Mode of Travel Skiing/Snowboarding
Red Flags Rapid Warming

Observation Details

Group observed numerous pinwheels and very small local areas of wet loose/sluff (largest being the top 3-5" of snow in approximately a 5 foot x 3 foot area) giving way as we skied/came to a stop. No propagation to speak of, just a small release that moved only a few feet down hill.

I would caution starting too late in the day as the hot sun rapidly warms the snow surface. I'm no professional, but I might worry about wet slabs on steeper terrain during this period of sudden above average temperatures.

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