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