Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Patrick Kennedy
Observation Date:
April 20, 2022
Submitted:
April 20, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Grouse Ridge. Mt Baker National Forest.

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5800ft
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
R1, D2 under wind loaded NW ridge top

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
6000
Aspect:
N
Comments:
R1, D2 under wind loaded N ridge top

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Two Avalanches triggered on N and NW lee side wind loaded ridges on and near Grouse Ridge. Greater than 35 degree terrain. One on snowmobile and one on snowboard.

Media

Public Field Report: Grouse Ridge. Mt Baker National Forest.
Public Field Report: Grouse Ridge. Mt Baker National Forest.
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