Public Observation #2022-714

Observation Details

Submitted:
May 10, 2022 9:54 AM
Observation Date:
May 9, 2022
Zone or Region:
Central Cascades
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
East side of ball butte

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
D2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
~7600
Aspect:
E
Comments:
East aspect on the lower south ridge of broken top. Looked to be R2 D2 windslab.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

We skied SE-NE aspects on ball butte. We avoided skiing and walking under the steeper slopes, and kept it roughly around 30 degrees. We made this call after seeing a fresh avalanche on broken top. Snow conditions were good to so-so. We found 1-2 feet of medium to high density power. On more southern aspects the snow became quite heavy, and we also found some wind affected snow / sastrugi in pockets.

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