Observation 1/18/2022
North facing slopes, High Peaks region
northern aspects and ridge lines
Date & Time
1/18/2022 alternate_email 9:00:00 AM
Location
northern aspects and ridge lines
Elevation & Aspect
Not Provided
Mode of Travel
Skiing/Snowboarding
Red Flags
Whumpfing/Collapsing, Drifting Snow / Windloading
Observation Details
Northern Aspects are heavily wind loaded from the initial storm winds(wind has switched direction today). Areas exposed to direct winds( ridge line in this case) has dense wind slab over less dense snow. Whumpfing and collapse was experienced.