Observation: Public
Observation Details
Observation Date:
January 6, 2021Submitted:
January 6, 2021Zone or Region:
East CentralActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Wenatchee Mountains on N to 5900'Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few treesElevation:
5800Aspect:
EComments:
Diamondhead's east face ran full path on skiers' left naturally between 5 and 6 January during the storm. Start zone below rock bands near ridgeline, much like yesterday's Tronsenhead slide.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
NoDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, WidespreadObservations
HST 10-20cm from 4000'-5800'; HS 135cm @5700' on north. 3mm facets 45cm and below at this location. Highly variable coverage near treeline due to prevailing east winds. I collapsed a low-angle slope 30-meters in diameter below treeline while breaking trail. Noticeable punch to facets.. Debris on from natural storm and soft slabs on north, east, and northwest aspects. Snow surface faceting at 1800pm as skies cleared and the evening cooled.