Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Lyra Pierotti
Observation Date:
March 30, 2022
Submitted:
March 30, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Castle Peak, Tatoosh (viewed from Paradise)

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6000
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Perhaps a cornice fall triggered what looks to be a small wind slab.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

This avalanche was viewed from the Paradise parking lot so size was difficult to assess, could be a bit bigger than D1.

Media

Public Field Report: Castle Peak, Tatoosh (viewed from Paradise)
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