Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Patrick Kennedy
Observation Date:
February 21, 2022
Submitted:
February 22, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Church Mountain

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
ATL
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Wind Loaded Ridge Top. North Aspect. 40 degrees.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Traveled 30 miles through BTL, NTL and ATL. All aspects traveled less South Facing. Small D1 avalanches were noticed on N and E aspects NTL and ATL above 40 degrees. One D2, ATL in the perfect spot under a wind loaded N Ridge at 6k.

Media

Public Field Report: Church Mountain
Public Field Report: Church Mountain
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