Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Tim FitzGerald
Observation Date:
December 31, 2022
Submitted:
January 1, 2023
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Pickhandle peak

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Did a hasty pit on west facing slopes ~6k' @35° pitch. Two layers from the past two storms sitting atop the recent rain crust: 8" on 5" on the crust. Both were bonded only moderately well to the layer below at this stage.

Media

Public Field Report: Pickhandle peak
Public Field Report: Pickhandle peak
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