Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Rio
Observation Date:
February 24, 2022
Submitted:
February 25, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mt Shuskan

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Checked out the White Salmon Glacier and found pretty wind swept snow. Decided to check the ridge connecting to the north face of Shuksan. As we were nearing the ridge, we found a 1-2" wind slab with varying levels of propagation. Later in the day, the snow turned from powder to concrete making turning a major struggle.

Media

Public Field Report: Mt Shuskan
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