Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

All Observations

Observation Details

Name:
Haireball
Observation Date:
January 4, 2022
Submitted:
January 4, 2022
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Other
Location:
Icicle Canyon

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
lowerl
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
icicle canyon, ice climbing: witnessed numerous sluffs triggered by tree-bombs. seeing snow plastered on steep (45'+) surfaces, and loads of snow in trees. I'd be concerned about larger steep areas below heavily loaded trees...

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

recent temperature profiles have resulted in snow sticking on surfaces that typically don't hold it. tree bombs are triggering these loads. routes historically considered safe may not be so in present conditions...

WordPress Lightbox