Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Nate Hough-Snee
Observation Date:
March 1, 2022
Submitted:
March 2, 2022
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Other
Location:
Lower Icicle

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
2500'
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
I saw a few recent wet slabs (D1) from the 28 Feb atmospheric river that broke over rocks and steep rollovers. Larger paths ran to (D2) and were melted down from substantial rain.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

I went for a bike ride up the Icicle to see the carnage from the atmospheric river. 50 degrees F at the road.

Media

Shallow glide avalanche on NE at 3000'

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wet Slab
Comments: 
Mild weather and rain show a saturated snowpack on all aspects and elevations to 6500'+.
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