Observation 3/7/2026 local_see
Unusual Wet Slab Risk on Slides
Snowy Peak Slide
Date & Time
3/7/2026 alternate_email 1:00 PM
Location
Snowy Peak Slide
Elevation & Aspect
2800 / East
Mode of Travel
Skiing/Snowboarding
Red Flags
Whumpfing/Collapsing, Heavy Snowfall / Other Precipitation, Rapid Warming, Drifting Snow / Windloading
Observation Details
Collapsing observed on the way up, but fairly normal for a rainy day. Big surprise was a very distinct and extremely unstable weak layer at 4 - 12 inches on the Snowy Slide. Top layer releases very easy in pit tests in multiple locations. Likely the crust from last weekend is stopping today's rain and getting weakened. May consolidate overnight but uncertain.
Observation Photos
Weak Layer open_in_new full size
