Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Christine Troy
Observation Date:
June 19, 2022
Submitted:
June 19, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Other
Location:
Tatoosh Range, Unicorn Peak

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6600 ft
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
Small loose wet slide along climber’s left on the slope approaching the saddle between Unicorn and West Unicorn. Occurred approximately 11:15 AM.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

While ascending the final slope to the saddle between Unicorn Peak and West Unicorn we observed a small wet slide to climber’s left. Slide slid down a gully above the slope and debris slid almost down to 6200 ft. Trigger unknown. Temperature was above freezing overnight with some very light precipitation. Snow was very soft.

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