Observation: Avalanche Professional
Basic Information
Observation Details
Observation Date:
November 9, 2022Submitted:
November 9, 2022Observer:
Avalanche Professional - Zack WentzZone or Region:
West SouthLocation:
Paradise & Muir Snowfield - Mt. Rainier (SW-SE; 5600’-9500’)Signs of Unstable Snow
Recent Avalanches?
None ObservedCracking?
None ExperiencedCollapsing?
None ExperiencedMedia/Attachments
Advanced Information
Weather Summary
Cloud Cover:
ClearTemperature:
38°FWind:
CalmSmall loose wet avalanches observed on steep solars BTL on drive to Paradise
Snowpack Observations
Snowpack Summary:
ATL: Widespread wind effect across all features; lee & cross loaded features have some wind loading. In wind loaded pockets, depth of wind slab ranges from 5-25cms and is fairly stiff (1F hardness), and is stubborn to reactive (hand shears producing resistant but planar shears). Wind slab sits atop low density (F-) facets. HS @ Pebble Creek (in most sheltered location): 30cms
TL & BTL: 20-30cms of faceted new snow sits atop snow gradually increasing in density to the ground. HS @ Paradise: 65cms
Avalanche Problems
| Problem | Location | Distribution | Sensitivity | Size | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wind Slab
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Layer Depth/Date: 5-25cms Comments: Sitting atop F- facets buried Nov. 5th |