Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Mark
Observation Date:
January 16, 2022
Submitted:
January 17, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Hogback Mountain

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
6789 ft
Aspect:
E
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Observed two large wet slab avalanches. Appeared to be a day old at most. Lots of roller balls observed throughout the day and sluffing. Dug a snow column on a E aspect nearby and observed a snowpack in line with NWAC observations.

Media

Public Field Report: Hogback Mountain
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