Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
ER
Observation Date:
November 11, 2022
Submitted:
November 17, 2022
Zone or Region:
East North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Rainy Pass

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

HS 90 cm at 5400 ft N aspect
35 cm from surface was a 7 cm rain crust
Cornices observed hanging over E aspects
Stout sun crust solar aspects 11/11, which softened in sun when toured 11/12
When toured on 11/12 some wind affect to cover tracks (see photo)
Large surface hoar (see photo)

Media

Thick rain crust
Wind affected snow
Public Field Report: Rainy Pass
Public Field Report: Rainy Pass
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