Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Tatsu OtaObservation Date:
March 29, 2022Submitted:
March 29, 2022Zone or Region:
Stevens PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Rock MountainTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
All EAspect:
SComments:
Southern side of mountain reactive to skiers wet loose. SE and SW included. Mostly affecting steeper slopes getting more direct sunlight. Small naturals observed. Boot pen ranging from 5in to 2ft based on elevation True N above treeline has a supportive dry crust. Refreeze overnight observed in open slopes. less under treesObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
upperAspect:
SComments:
point release from treeSigns of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Southern slopes getting cooked throughout day. NEE skiing the best above 5k