Observation: NWAC Forecaster

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Basic Information

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 16, 2022
Submitted:
January 16, 2022
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Matt Primomo
Zone or Region:
East Central
Location:
Icicle Rd

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Media/Attachments

Large debris pile beneath Icicle Buttress

Advanced Information

Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Obscured

Valley fog in place, cool temps at lower elevations.

Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Photos Details
5 Jan 7, 2022
() 		Icicle Buttress
S 2200ft 		D2.5 SS-Soft Slab N-Natural
Duty Dome Gully came close to hitting the rd, just down canyon of Icicle Buttress.
View from lower section of the buttress.
Largest debris pile from the buttress.
Steep rock slab above.
Upper part of the buttress.
Report
1 Jan 7, 2022
() 		Gully between Keen Acres and Givlers
S 4000ft 		D2.5 SS-Soft Slab N-Natural
Debris pile from gully across from Hook Creek.
Large debris pile through the bushes.
Report
Icicle Buttress
Gully between Keen Acres and Givlers

Click associated avalanche observations for more details.

Snowpack Observations

Thick rain crust on the surface near Bridge Creek Campground that hadn't melted by noon. Snowpack has been through a couple of significant weather events and is now showing signs of settlement.

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