Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Anthony LubetskiObservation Date:
January 7, 2022Submitted:
January 7, 2022Zone or Region:
East CentralActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Wenatchee valleyObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
2kAspect:
EComments:
Evidence of eastern aspects in saddle rock environs slidingSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
NoDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, WidespreadObservations
Took a novelty skin/ski in the hills east of the Columbia river. Skinned and skied on western aspect hoping sun would break down crust. The sun did indeed melt the 1/4” crust but not entirely. Skin penetration to boot top in skin track with somewhat preserved powder under an occasionally stout crust. The skiing wasn’t super easy but it was still fun! Great conditions to tire a doggy friend out.
With today’s warmth and now wind in the valley, one should definitely watch out for roofs shedding their snow load.
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