Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Craig Muderlak
Observation Date:
December 23, 2021
Submitted:
December 23, 2021
Zone or Region:
East North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Wa pass(shangrila)

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

@6000 ft, NE aspect , HS 205cm, HST 45cm, winds light NE, CT9 (sc) 35cm down @ mid storm interface (x2) . Early Dec crust 145cm down. No surface hoar observed. Ski pen 50 -60 cm. Right side up Dry hand hard snow transitioning to 1 finger in upper snowpack. minimal slab formation observed in lower elevations.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Storm Slab
Comments: 
BTL, D1, Possible 10-45 cm, d1-d2
Observed Avalanche Problem #2: 
Dry Loose
Comments: 
BTL, D1, possible, 10-30 cm
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