Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Patrick MauroObservation Date:
April 10, 2022Submitted:
April 10, 2022Zone or Region:
Stevens PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
McCue RidgeObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
6000'Aspect:
SComments:
Numerous wet loose avalanches visible on S slopes from last week's warmup. Nothing surprising here.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
NoDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, IsolatedObservations
The best skiing off McCue Ridge was to the N towards Lake Julius. Amazing powder stashes (9-18" on top of a firmer crust). Beware of wind loading on the S side of the ridge. We had a great set of tours, but abandoned plans to climb above treeline towards the crest of the Chiwaukums since the the entire alpine zone was obscured by blown snow (Fri and Sat).