Public Observation #2023-1137

Observation Details

Submitted:
April 4, 2023 10:16 PM
Observation Date:
April 4, 2023
Zone or Region:
Central Cascades
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Tumalo Bowl

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Cornice Break
Size:
D2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Tumalo Bowl, 8 by 100 foot cornice dropped and triggered a 1 by 100 foot crown and ripped all the way to the bottom of the bowl.

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

While getting a look over the Tumalo bowl I was wary of getting close to the sharp edge. I was about 8-10 feet back from the edge when I looked down and saw a small surface looking crack. I shifted my weight and seconds later the cornice ripped. Only looking at the bowl over the rolls from now on.

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