Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Dave
Observation Date:
January 2, 2022
Submitted:
January 2, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
East Peak

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

1-3 inch wind slabs apparent on W/SW faces with little to no propagation, with increasing winds throughout the day noticed variable conditions above 5500'

East and north faces looked right side up and settled, but sustained aggressive leeward wind transport.

west facing terrain below 5500 skied quite well

Left ~12:30pm with rain at the base.

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