Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Drew
Observation Date:
December 31, 2021
Submitted:
January 1, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mount Rainier - Alta Vista

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Very poor visibility changed the plan so we ended up staying mostly on alta vista. Very powdery snow and text book snow flakes (see pictures). Did not dig a pit

Snow:
The top 15 - 24" of snow was light, fluffy, and powdery, great for skiing.

Weather
Very very cold with highs around 15.
Little to no wind.
Poor vis (max 1/4 mile).

Media

Public Field Report: Mount Rainier  - Alta Vista
Public Field Report: Mount Rainier  - Alta Vista
Public Field Report: Mount Rainier  - Alta Vista
Public Field Report: Mount Rainier  - Alta Vista
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