Public Observation #2023-972

Observation Details

Submitted:
January 12, 2023 8:20 PM
Observation Date:
January 12, 2023
Zone or Region:
Central Cascades
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Tam Rim

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
D2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Aspect:
N
Comments:
This wind slab with 24” crown was triggered while skinning up escalator. 38 deg slope

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

This 150’ wind slab with 24” crown was triggered while skinning up escalator. 38 deg slope

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