Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Cole Fulton
Observation Date:
January 22, 2022
Submitted:
January 30, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Other
Location:
Mount Sefrit Morthwest Glacier

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

At about 5500 to 6500 feet there was evidence of wind slab formation on the northwest glacier of mount Sefrit. Whumphing in places and some shooting cracks but nothing major. I was surprised to find this with no new snow having fell in a while.

Media

Public Field Report: Mount Sefrit Morthwest Glacier
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