Public Observation #2022-580

Observation Details

Submitted:
January 9, 2022 9:00 PM
Observation Date:
January 9, 2022
Zone or Region:
Newberry
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Paulina peak

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Ridge has had significant wind and rime impact. Northwest facing couloir had hard non-edgable ice, booted back up and out.
East North East trees had 3inch sastrugi chalk patches on just edgable ice, survival skiing and one self arrest.
3-10 Would not recommend.