Public Observation #2023-1069

Observation Details

Submitted:
March 7, 2023 9:08 PM
Observation Date:
March 6, 2023
Zone or Region:
Central Cascades
Activity:
Other
Location:
Hwy 242 near Windy Point

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
D3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
4500
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Windy Point on Hwy 22 near Dee Wright Observatory
Slabs 4-5 feet thick
Width 300-500 feet wide
100-200 feet tall
Triggered by snowcat while grooming trails

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
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Size:
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Elevation:
Aspect:
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Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes