Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Andrew Doroshenko
Observation Date:
May 22, 2022
Submitted:
May 22, 2022
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lichtenburg, West Slopes

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
4000 ft
Aspect:
SW
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

1-3" breakthrough crust on soft became very reactive by noon on a sunny warm day. Loose wet slides were easily triggered on avy-prone slopes and roller balls common

Media

Public Field Report: Lichtenburg, West Slopes
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