Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
AlecObservation Date:
March 12, 2023Submitted:
March 13, 2023Zone or Region:
East CentralActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Blewett PassTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5200Aspect:
NEComments:
Test slope on a wind slab produced shooting cracks and settling on first test and slid on second test. Slab depth appx 15-20cm and ran on what appeared to be an older wind slab. Temps were in mid to high 20s. Light Western wind and light to moderate snowfall during observation.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, IsolatedObservations
Diamondhead, Blewett Pass
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