Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Elliot
Observation Date:
November 5, 2022
Submitted:
November 5, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mt Baker Ski Area

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4500
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Large slide path observed from the ski area coming from just below table mountain started from just below the cliffs and appeared to have ran to the valley floor

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Skiing conditions were dust on crust down low after yesterdays rain event. Decently high ridge line winds and light snow made for small pockets of deeper snow we seemed to notice these on north east facing aspects. A handful of smaller wet releases were seen underneath the cliff bands we skied next to.

Media

The slide can be seen roughly in the middle of the photo underneath the cliff band it starts right below the largest chunk of rock without snow on it
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