Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Doug BeachObservation Date:
October 30, 2021Submitted:
October 31, 2021Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
XC Skiing/SnowshoeingLocation:
Hidden Lake PeaksSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, IsolatedObservations
On the north slope of Hidden Lake Peaks (~5700ft) about 12:15pm 10/30/21. Wind slab triggered by snowshoer as we moved west towards Hidden Lake lookout. Distinctive whumpf was heard and layer collapse felt/observed, but the slab did not completely release.
~8in crown 25-30ft across observed 60ft above trigger point.
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