Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Ryan C. - Columbia City Neighborhood WatchObservation Date:
February 5, 2023Submitted:
February 5, 2023Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Crystal BC - Cement Basin - 46.945910, -121.450421Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Observed wind loading on all ridges, but particularly on Eastern and Northern Aspects at or above tree line. On Southwestern aspects, snow was quite thin ~3-5cm on top of a firm crust that was difficult to break.
Conducted an ECT in Cement basin with a ECTP 22 on the most recent rain crust approx ~25cm in depth. Also observed a weak layer below the Jan 25 rain crust.
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