Observation: NWAC Forecaster

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 29, 2022
Submitted:
March 29, 2022
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Matt Primomo
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Location:
Stevens Pass

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Media/Attachments

Rock Mtn and large cornices
Eastern end of Lichtenberg with a glide crack opening up.
Recent wet slabs in Whitepine Cirque.
Recent wet slabs in Whitepine Cirque.

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Weather Summary

Clear east of Arrowhead, low clouds further west and on the pass at 0700.

Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Photos Details
4 Mar 27, 2022
() 		Whitepine Cirque
NE 6600ft 		D2 WS-Wet Slab 1.5ft N-Natural
Recent wet slabs in Whitepine Cirque.
Recent wet slabs in Whitepine Cirque.
Report
Whitepine Cirque

Just a quick driving ob this morning. Some recent wet slab activity noted in Whitepine Cirque, and a glide crack is beginning to open on the Lichtenberg rock slab.

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