Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Kevin Koski
Observation Date:
February 5, 2022
Submitted:
February 6, 2022
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Red Mountain by Salmon La Sac

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

We observed very isolated Winslab conditions mainly on convex features, and some of the shooting cracks were mainly or we did switch backs at the weaker areas weed change direction on. Generally conditions were pretty darn stable except for some slight isolated winds lab areas.

Media

Photo does not show the wind slab, but gives a picture of how high we were for the tree started thinning. This photo was taken about the 5400 foot level, and wind loading was mainly occurring on some of the convex features.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
Wind loaded train High on Red Mountain. Very isolated.
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