Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Connor LemmaObservation Date:
January 24, 2021Submitted:
January 26, 2021Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
XC Skiing/SnowshoeingLocation:
Carter Falls TH @ Mt. RainierObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
OtherSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
~4220Aspect:
WComments:
All I could see was a large cloud of snow that proceeded from the top of the slope to the bottom.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
I was across Paradise River at the time and I looked over when I heard a crack and a falling noise. I saw the avalanche proceed down the slope. On Caltopo afterwards it looked like a terrain trap with a steep gully. We stayed away from that area for avy danger but it was close enough to easy access that people may not be aware of the danger and unintentionally be in the area exploring and be trapped. It had also been snowing for roughly 3 hours at that time.