Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Andrew Chan
Observation Date:
May 14, 2022
Submitted:
May 14, 2022
Zone or Region:
East North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Kangaroo ridge

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
7000 and up
Aspect:
Comments:
Many fresh wet loose avalanches spotted around Kangaroo ridge, all aspects were shedding. We heard some big slides but could not see them due to low viz.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Weather warmed throughout the day and it didn’t seem like the snow totally froze overnight. Mostly cloudy day and it snowed about 2 inches of wet snow

Media

Public Field Report: Kangaroo ridge
Public Field Report: Kangaroo ridge
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