Observation: Public
Observation Details
Observation Date:
April 3, 2021Submitted:
April 5, 2021Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Mount Rainier National Park, Paradise AreaSigns of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Toured from Paradise (~5,400 ft) around Inspiration Point, up to Pan Point and by McClure Rock (~7,200ft), down Skyline Route to Fourth Crossing. Snow was stable, but becoming sticky and heavy towards 4pm. Signs of roller balls from previous days. A few new rollerballs and pinwheels observed around 3pm at ~6,000 feet. Major cornice failures starting to occur near Pan Point (see picture, note skiers / snowshoers for size reference).
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