Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Andrew CareyObservation Date:
December 23, 2020Submitted:
December 23, 2020Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Mazama Ridge above Paradise, Mt. RainierObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
6,000 ft aslAspect:
SEComments:
Made a mistake in the original post; avalanches were seen on E, S, and SE apparently caused by rain and occurred on Monday.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Parking lot to 4th Xing to Mazama Ridge to Stevens Canyon and back, down the Mazama Bowl, and down Mazama to 4th Xing. 2-8 inches of powder over a bulletproof crust everywhere.
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