Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Jed Sims
Observation Date:
January 14, 2022
Submitted:
January 14, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lake Anne/ Shuksan

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Widespread
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

Toured out to Lake Anne and up to the arm. Noticed past avalanche activity more likely from the 3 day rain event. One massive slide on the south face of shuksan that involved rock and debris at the bottom. Persistent layer was triggered from rain and heavy snow.

Media

Public Field Report: Lake Anne/ Shuksan
Public Field Report: Lake Anne/ Shuksan
Public Field Report: Lake Anne/ Shuksan
Public Field Report: Lake Anne/ Shuksan
Public Field Report: Lake Anne/ Shuksan
Public Field Report: Lake Anne/ Shuksan
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