Public Observation #2023-1101
Observation Details
Submitted:
March 24, 2023 11:37 AMObservation Date:
March 24, 2023Zone or Region:
Central CascadesActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
TumaloSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
YesDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Toured Tumalo from Dutchman. Overcast sky with moderate to heavy snowfall, moderate winds. Significant snow deposition, witnessed 6-8’ wind lips on South slope. On the ascent noticed cracking and was able to kick off small mini slides doing several skin cuts.Dug into the snow on a south slope at 7400’ at 8:30 a.m. Found 4 finger hardness down to 60cm below the surface, then experienced the crust under which found 1 finger hardness.
Did an ECT, had an ECTP17 but no pop or drop. Did not attempt to replicate due to getting cold in that wind.
Ski down was fantastic when there was angle, ski hiking when not.
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