Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Julz Holder
Observation Date:
January 31, 2022
Submitted:
January 31, 2022
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Yodelin

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Shooting cracks observed on convex test slopes.

CTV SC down 52 cm
ECTP 11 down 52 cm

Storm slab failed on graupel overlying a 5mm thin freezing rain crust. Below this crust, we found 8mm SH partially encased in ice on top of a rounding facets.

Media

Public Field Report: Yodelin
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