Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Jordan
Observation Date:
December 22, 2022
Submitted:
December 22, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Crystal - southback

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Widespread
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Widespread

Observations

Widespread wind slabs across most of the face dropping into southback. Triggered a long crack above the skier as we traversed to find a safer route down. Several other smaller cracks and slabs that started to move as we cut across but settled. It looked better coming down the king with less visible snow drifts.

Media

Public Field Report: Crystal - southback
Public Field Report: Crystal - southback
Public Field Report: Crystal - southback
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