Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
KH
Observation Date:
March 5, 2022
Submitted:
March 5, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Shuksan Arm, Bill's Bulge

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
NTL
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
Triggered a 80' wide x 1' deep wind slab climbing up the Bulge to get to Hidden Bowl. The slab released next to the skintrack in textured (cross-loaded) snow. This seemed to be an isolated slab. We heard a whumph earlier on the ridge but were still surprised by ease of triggering this small slab. Turned around after and skied safety.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Plumes on the high peaks and ridges from NE wind throughout the day. Saw people skiing White Salmon Glacier but the snow did have wind texture and the tracks did not look deep.

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