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Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 22, 2022
Submitted:
January 22, 2022
Zone or Region:
Northern Wallowas
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Chief Joseph Mt basin

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Riding conditions were very challenging between 5000' and 6500' where the 1/20 rain crust was breakable. Our tour was almost entirely on north slops at or below 30 degrees, between 5000' and 7000'.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
Wind slab and crossloading on north slopes at and above treeline. At treeline slabs were 4"-6" thick above the 1/20 rain crust. Wind slabs were reactive to ski cuts only on unsupported slopes. Slabs were not reactive to hand sheer tests.
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