Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Tatsu OtaObservation Date:
April 10, 2022Submitted:
April 10, 2022Zone or Region:
Stevens PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Susan Jane Hanging FieldTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5400Aspect:
EComments:
Small slab under ridgeline at the top of Christmas Tree Bowl. 50ft wide, 40 degree slope 6in crown ran for 50ftObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5400ftAspect:
NComments:
full length sluff in a narrow chute. running fast, on preserved soft snow from last storm.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
dry loose size 1 on all polar aspects skier triggered on steep slopes and point release from tree bombs. Afternoon sun poking out cooked SW to SE in matter of minutes, condensing the storm snow. Roller balls observed, no wet slides.
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