Public Observation #2022-545

Observation Details

Submitted:
January 3, 2022 9:33 PM
Observation Date:
January 2, 2022
Zone or Region:
Central Cascades
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Iron Mountain

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
D1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5350
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Just below the summit ridge on a Northeast aspect around 32 degrees. Crown appeared to be about 1' in height, 100' wide. Based on snowfall it likely occurred Friday or Saturday.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Wind slabs were the forecasted problem prior to our tour. Weather on Sunday was clear and sunny with temps rising to freezing level and moderate SW winds. Tree bombs were frequent, but we felt good about stability in the trees. The skin track we followed led us to a clearing with a previous avalanche.

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