Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Liudmila Sudanava
Observation Date:
May 1, 2022
Submitted:
May 3, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Hidden Lake lookout

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4500 - 6000
Aspect:
NW
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Snow was stable in the morning when we were skinning up, but we saw multiple natural slides on way down from Hidden Lake peak. Snow was very wet and heavy above tree line.

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