Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Enji CooperObservation Date:
March 22, 2023Submitted:
March 23, 2023Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
XC Skiing/SnowshoeingLocation:
Welcome Pass areaObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
Aspect:
SComments:
See comments below.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
A hiker reported crossing a large few days old debris pile when going over a drainage at 2.8k’ with steep banks along the Welcome Pass Trail. It looked like it was D2-D2.5 in size, but it’s hard to tell.
The hiker also posted some pictures of what looked like Welcome Butte with D1 wet loose debris on a E/NE aspect.
Pictures from their trip report are attached: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report.2023-03-22.7771602293 .
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