Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Scott Stanley
Observation Date:
January 5, 2022
Submitted:
January 6, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mount Sefrit

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Wind loading on north-facing aspects, large cornices were visible. Southern aspects exhibited 'right side up' snowpack in the first four feet. ICT collapsed on 3 (ICT-13) at the elbow. No visible wind slab was observed on south aspects. Isolated evidence of cross-loading on south aspects along the ridgeline in the trees. NOTE: Good skiing higher up but east cost skiing at lower elevations.

Media

4' pit showing increasing density with depth Pin dropped on pit location, (48°53’31.3”N -122°23’22.3”W 48.892031, -121.610485)
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