Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Craig MuderlakObservation Date:
March 24, 2023Submitted:
March 24, 2023Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Baker BackcountryTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5000’Aspect:
SWComments:
Shallow storm slab. 3” deep, 30’ wide, ran 30’Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, IsolatedObservations
We traveled between 4200’ - 5500’ on multiple aspects. Widespread shallow, reactive wind slabs on exposed NE aspects. Shallow storms slabs also observed in shelter non wind effected snow. 4 distinct woomphs also observed between 5000- 5400’ on exposed N-NE aspect approaching Herman Saddle - assumed to be associated with weak snow resting on top of 3/22 Crust. Shallow 3” deep, 20’ wide skier triggered soft slab @5000’ in steep sheltered terrain. @4200 the weak snow overlying 3/22 produced sudden results on compression but no proposition in extended column.
Media
