Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Alex Trautman
Observation Date:
May 30, 2022
Submitted:
May 31, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mt. Baker - Roman Wall

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:
10520
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
Near the top of the Roman wall. Debris ended near the saddle at roughly 8800'. It appeared to be wind loaded.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Conditions appeared solid until maybe ~10,300' where soft snow was accumulating.

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