Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Heather & Diarmuid
Observation Date:
January 7, 2023
Submitted:
January 7, 2023
Zone or Region:
Olympics
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Hurricane Ridge

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

We stayed on or below the ridgeline, skied down SE facing slopes close to Hurricane Ridge ski area. Cornices on N, NW side of the ridge with top of ridge highly windswept leaving wind loaded leeward side slopes. Low visibility during the day with light snow, 2-3 inches of powder on windward slope about 100ft below the ridgeline. Roller balls gathered easily.

Media

Public Field Report: Hurricane Ridge
Public Field Report: Hurricane Ridge
Public Field Report: Hurricane Ridge
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