Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Logan S
Observation Date:
April 16, 2022
Submitted:
April 16, 2022
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lichtenberg East

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

What to start with… well the skiing was just dandy for April. We experienced most what the PNW has to offer today all within one run. Some cold blower snow left in the shadows of the trees from days past, wind pressed faces, graupel, some firm layers, and soft slush on our way back to the trailhead. Upper elevations showed evidence of the wind and recent precipitation, making the skinning difficult on steeper slopes. No pit data. See pics.

Media

Graupel layer that make skiing tough.
Wind affects near Lichtenberg East summit.
Pizza by the slab?
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