Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Steve Ottosen
Observation Date:
December 1, 2022
Submitted:
December 1, 2022
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
North of Mission ridge

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Lots of very slight whumpfing. Pit test showed down about a foot a weak layer. Weak resistance shovel sheer test. Failed at medium compression test (three elbow strikes). Was not a factor for moderate slopes but I would keep off steep slopes.

Media

Public Field Report: North of Mission ridge
Public Field Report: North of Mission ridge
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