Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Toby SwimmerObservation Date:
March 4, 2023Submitted:
March 5, 2023Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Herman Saddle/ iceberg bowlObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5,300Aspect:
WComments:
Herman Saddle (West aspect)Crowns appeared approx 12” -18” deep, 100’ wide
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
YesDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
What appeared to be natural wind slab avalanches below the cornice on the leeward side of Herman saddle. Noticed a wind loading pattern in “iceberg bowl” and found reactive wind slab near “iceberg trees” in areas where wind was blowing across the slope.
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