Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Julie Ann
Observation Date:
December 13, 2022
Submitted:
December 15, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mazama Bowl

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5400'
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Partially filled in and debris mostly covered. Probably occured during the 12/9-10 storm.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Large debris visible at the lake level, although it was covered a decent amount of new snow.

Media

D2 Crown in Mazama bowl. Observed 12/13/2022, partially filled in and debris covered with new snow.
View from below. Tried to change the lighting to make more visible, but the colors got weird.
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