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Wallowa Avalanche Center

Public Observation

Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 2, 2022
Submitted:
January 5, 2022
Zone or Region:
Blues
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
NoNo Ridge Bluewood Ski Area

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Elevation 4991' Slope 15° Aspect 241°
105cm depth
80-105cm Fist
70-80cm 4F
30-70cm 1F
0-30cm Pencil
40 cm thin crust layer from melt freeze
Started to fracture on 7th shoulder tap during compression test, but did not slide off, column slid off clean at 40cm when I pulled on it. see image
Did not do an ECT

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30X30 column test, slid off cleanly @ 40cm when i pulled on it after compression test.
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