Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Nicholas MendenhallObservation Date:
November 26, 2022Submitted:
November 26, 2022Zone or Region:
Stevens PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Stevens Pass Ski Area - Tye Saddle to Southern CrossObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5100 ftAspect:
EComments:
Older cornice failure at Tye Saddle.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Observed wind blown snow and cornices on east and north east aspects below and near tree line. Hand pits failed on storm snow from 11/22.
A compression test failed at 18 (CTM) on the wind slab layer. 5600ft, East Aspect, Leeward slope, below/near tree line. Extended column didn't fail (ECTX). Snow pack is low 80-85cm at this location.
An older cornice failure at Tye Saddle was observed.
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