Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Enji CooperObservation Date:
March 4, 2022Submitted:
March 4, 2022Zone or Region:
Stevens PassActivity:
XC Skiing/SnowshoeingLocation:
Spinnaker Peak/Martin Peak via PCT KTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
3k’+Aspect:
NComments:
Was triggering a lot of soft slab issues today (localized) along the ridge between Spinnaker and Martin, but also along the PCT.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few treesElevation:
3k’Aspect:
SComments:
Saw multiple large wet loose avy debris fields along the PCT across from Yodelin. The largest was D2.5-D3, but the average sizes were between D1-D2.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
NoDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, IsolatedObservations
Most of my obs are posted above.
Lots of wet loose/faceting below treeline; more representative of depth hoar trying to turn into rounds. Was all new snow. Freeze crust in morning was punchy.
Snow was touchy near/above treeline along the ridge. Picked conservative routes where possible.
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