Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Elaine Morlock
Observation Date:
December 11, 2022
Submitted:
December 11, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mazama ridge

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5300
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
Starting at mazama ridge and ran down to the road

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Slide path from the recent storm cycle. We dug a pit nearby and did observe the 12/8 buried surface hoar

Media

Whole side path
Closeup Midway down, looks like there was a second slide or a step down
Runout  into the road
Start zone
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