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Observation Details
Name:
Joe DellaportaObservation Date:
December 4, 2020Submitted:
December 4, 2020Zone or Region:
East CentralActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
ChiwaukumsObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
6000Aspect:
NComments:
Noticed this crown today. I did not see this crown two days ago while skiing in this same zone. It makes me think it likely occurred within the last 24 hrs or so. The last day I was skiing here it was a windy day and we observed strong winds that transported snow on lee aspects of the SE winds. Trigger was natural.HS-N-R2-D2
Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Weather wise, today was a calm day that remained cold below 6000 ft. At ridge top we found calm and fairly warm conditions. Below 6000 ft we observed widespread surface hoar growth. In this zone, travel conditions consisted of a mixed bag of older and firm wind drifted snow and recycled powder. Overall, it seems like the snow is staying cold on shaded aspects below 6000 ft.