Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Chance
Observation Date:
March 6, 2022
Submitted:
March 7, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Goat Rocks Wilderness

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
7K
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Depth: ~1ft
With: ~1000ft
Incline: ~50 to 40 degrees

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Whole north facing cirque ripped during latest avalanche cycle. Figure this is data from a zone that is rarely reported and could be helpful.

Media

Public Field Report: Goat Rocks Wilderness
Public Field Report: Goat Rocks Wilderness
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