Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
T Papritz
Observation Date:
March 4, 2022
Submitted:
March 4, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Herman Saddle

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Aspect:
Comments:
Left over wet slab sides from earlier in the week, plus new wet loose coming down as the sun peaked out.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Dug two pits on our tour today, pit A at 48.85802, -121.71037 had a ECTP10 at 70 cm down, pit B at 48.85561, -121.71513 had ECTX. Lots of loose stuff coming down off of the steeper slopes pinballing as well as remnants from old avalanches earlier in the week. Photos are from first pit.

Media

Public Field Report: Herman Saddle
Public Field Report: Herman Saddle
Public Field Report: Herman Saddle
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