Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Jess
Observation Date:
February 27, 2022
Submitted:
February 28, 2022
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Entiat range

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6500
Aspect:
NE
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

2 storm slabs triggered by skiers, 6-8 inch crowns. 1st rider triggered a slab below him. 2nd rider traversed to less steep slope and slab was triggered above. The rider was easily able to avoid the sluff.

Media

Public Field Report: Entiat range
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