Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Justin Gelb
Observation Date:
December 28, 2022
Submitted:
December 28, 2022
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Stevens Pass Ski Area Courts Meadow

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5000
Aspect:
N
Comments:
D1 Soft slab

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Triggered a small soft slab inbounds at the Stevens Pass ski resort. Slab broke on new snow/rain crust interface. Could have been potentially dangerous to someone skiing below. Was large enough to carry someone into a tree, but not bury them.

Media

Public Field Report: Stevens Pass Ski Area Courts Meadow
Public Field Report: Stevens Pass Ski Area Courts Meadow
Public Field Report: Stevens Pass Ski Area Courts Meadow
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