Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Ryan
Observation Date:
May 22, 2022
Submitted:
May 23, 2022
Zone or Region:
East North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Silver Star

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
7800'
Aspect:
E
Comments:
approx 15-20cm of new snow fell overnight above 7800' - when relatively clear conditions hit aspects, significant shedding above cliffs began on Eastern Aspects starting at approximately 8:30 AM.

Size ~ D2 and ran for apprx 300m after coming off of cliffs.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

See above

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