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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 9, 2022
Submitted:
February 9, 2022
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Matt Primomo
Zone or Region:
East Central
Location:
Icicle Creek

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Media/Attachments

SE bowl of Big Slide Creek. Recent rollerballs and a small wet loose slide.
Cannon Mountain. Old debris and variable surfaces visible.
Ice climbs known as 'Hubba Hubba' below Cashmere Mtn, becoming melted and detatched.

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Sunny
Wind:
Light , W

Warm and breezy. No blowing snow observed at ridgetops from afar. The sun felt strong.

One small recent wet loose avalanche and a handful of rollerballs out of the SE bowl of Big Slide Creek.

Snowpack Observations

Snowpack at valley bottom has become weak and punchy, with boot pen 18" or so. Lots of water running over rock slabs in the canyon. Ice climbs have fallen down or are deteriorating and may fall shortly. I observed small chunks of snow breaking off rock slabs and falling off from time to time.

Avalanche Problems

Problem Location Distribution Sensitivity Size Comments
Wet Loose
Isolated
Specific
Widespread
Unreactive
Stubborn
Reactive
Touchy
D1
D1.5
D2
D2.5
D3
D3.5
D4
D4.5
D5
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