Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Nate Hough-Snee
Observation Date:
January 2, 2022
Submitted:
January 2, 2022
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
McCue Ridge

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
3800'
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Multiple natural 15-20cm storm slabs breaking in the old snow/new snow interface as of 2000 Sunday evening on any unsupported convex rollovers.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

During travel this evening we noted multiple natural 15-20cm storm slabs breaking in the old snow/new snow interface as of 2000 Sunday evening on any unsupported convex rollovers. The size and likelihood of these slides is likely to increase as the storm system moves through Sunday night into Monday.

Media

Public Field Report: McCue Ridge
Public Field Report: McCue Ridge
Public Field Report: McCue Ridge

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Storm Slab
Comments: 
Likelihood and size increasing as storm progresses.
Observed Avalanche Problem #2: 
Persistent Slab
Comments: 
Poor structure and multiple weak snow forms (stellars, facets, surface hoar) found across east central zone in days prior to this storm.
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