Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
KDH
Observation Date:
April 29, 2022
Submitted:
April 30, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
N Twin Sister

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5200'
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Below 5400 snow got heavy and could easily be triggered by ski cuts

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
ATL
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Widespread wet-loose initiated by sunbreaks in the afternoon.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

No evidence of wind slab issues in the snow from last week. Some dry loose sluffing on upper N face.

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