Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
J.ArroyoObservation Date:
January 6, 2023Submitted:
January 6, 2023Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Iceberg lakeObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5200Aspect:
NWComments:
Dry loose point release that gained significant size.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
YesDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Lots of wind today on Herman saddle- globally from the south but blowing every direction locally.
Shooting cracks were noticed in small isolated terrain near tree line.
Couple hand pits revealed 1 ft of 1F hardness snow ontop of the Christmas crust. Thin surface crust was present below 5000ft
Various ski cuts on test slopes produced no results.
Skiing north aspects was quite good- southern aspects were wind scoured.
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