Slabs in the trees on hood

[ARob]

We were playing around Umbrella Falls and noticed a persistent slab layer throughout the trees. We were on a pretty wind loaded eastern aspect and nothing big moved, but we were knocking off big slabs of unconsolidated snow. Once that new layer does consolidate on top of the hard pack there could be some nasty slab slides, I wouldn't want to get hit by one.

 

Just wanted to share. Otherwise it looks like we have some good snow on the way.

[letsroll]

thanks for the heads up.

[montypiton]

great piece of beta. we could supplement the NWAC reports/forecasts with ground-based observations from wherever posters happen to travel, if folks will make the reports. any interest? moderators? BTW - I have 10" new in my driveway in Leavenworth this morning, which leads me to guess that hazard from the Enchantments to Stevens Pass might be Extreme for at least today. Take care... good day to ski in bounds at a yo-yo area...