Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Chris Riedinger
Observation Date:
January 4, 2022
Submitted:
January 4, 2022
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Roadside BTL solar slopes

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
2000-3000'
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
4-8" crowns, run <100'

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Traveled from the pass level (4.1k') up to about 6k on many aspects on sleds today. Saw evidence of wind loading and transport in many usual locations, but no avalanches observed. On the drive back observed several crowns on solar aspects from 2-3k roadside and above.

Media

Public Field Report: Roadside BTL solar slopes
Public Field Report: Roadside BTL solar slopes
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