Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Brad Hannon
Observation Date:
January 9, 2022
Submitted:
January 9, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Narada falls to castle peak

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
several 4000-5000 ft
Aspect:
W
Comments:
Several wet loose avalanche in sun loaded areas on most aspects. Also several large crowns from storm slabs.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

See attached snow pilot for additional detail on snowpack.
Observed:
light surface hoar
1" breakable crust with shooting cracks up to .5 meters
signs of warming, small pinwheels and snow debris falling from trees

Media

Public Field Report: Narada falls to castle peak
Public Field Report: Narada falls to castle peak
Public Field Report: Narada falls to castle peak
Public Field Report: Narada falls to castle peak
Public Field Report: Narada falls to castle peak
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