Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Patrick Herrmann
Observation Date:
December 4, 2022
Submitted:
December 5, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Video Peak

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5400’
Aspect:
NW
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Wind slab likely released Saturday or Friday and based on the inaccessibility of the start zone, was likely naturally triggered.

Debris ran to a common transition spot below Ptarmigan bowl.

Media

Public Field Report: Video Peak

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
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