Public Observation #2023-1137
Submitted:
April 4, 2023 10:16 PM
Observation Date:
April 4, 2023
Zone or Region:
Central Cascades
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Tumalo Bowl
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.
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
No
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.