Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Will Govus
Observation Date:
April 15, 2022
Submitted:
April 15, 2022
Zone or Region:
East North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Cache Creek, Robinson Creek (SW, S, N, 4,000-7000 ft)

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Aspect:
N
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Northerly and shaded terrain down to 5,800 ft held 2 feet of right side up cold snow on most recent crust. Seemed generally well bonded to underlying crust, could pull planar yet stubborn hand shears in some locations. Solar aspects a mixed bag, with some true corn skiing on the exit.

Media

Small N. facing cornices at 7k
Shaded aspects holding cold snow
Variable solar surfaces
Small point release on steep n. facing rocky terrain
Public Field Report: Cache Creek, Robinson Creek (SW, S, N, 4,000-7000 ft)

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Dry Loose
Comments: 
Minor sluffing on N facing steeps, some point releases observed
Observed Avalanche Problem #2: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
Some very shallow windslabs on ridgeline
Observed Avalanche Problem #3: 

Comments: 
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