Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
MouryaObservation Date:
April 1, 2022Submitted:
April 1, 2022Zone or Region:
Stevens PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Lichtenberg SW faceTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5000ftAspect:
SWComments:
Litchenberg SW face, D1, 20ft wideSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
5-6 inch snow over firm crust. SW was baked in sun for most of the morning and warm temps triggered multiple wet loose avalanches around noon. These avalanches were at higher elevations (4500ft +) and especially on steeper slopes. We avoided steeps and skied the route we skinned.
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