All Observations
Name:
JohnKaster
Observation Date:
February 6, 2022
Submitted:
February 7, 2022
Zone or Region:
Olympics
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Hurricane Hill / Black Forest
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
No
Skied Black Forest and avoided large open South Facing slopes > 35 degrees
Observed Avalanche Problem #1:
Wet Loose
Comments:
Sunny warm temps produced ~ 4” saturated snow on south aspects. Reactive
Observed Avalanche Problem #2:
Wind Slab
Comments:
Boot penetration on North side of Hurricane Hill hill caused shooting crack