Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
T Papritz
Observation Date:
February 23, 2023
Submitted:
February 23, 2023
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Goat Mt.

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Aspect:
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Lots of active wind loading and shooting cracks at Goat Mountain. Ectp 16 @8in Ectp @2 ft on south facing aspect. Most of the cracking and stuff sliding was on sun crust anywhere from 1in to 2ft down primarily on south, southwest and west aspects.

Media

Public Field Report: Goat Mt.
Public Field Report: Goat Mt.
Public Field Report: Goat Mt.
Public Field Report: Goat Mt.
Public Field Report: Goat Mt.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
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