Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Erin Andrade
Observation Date:
January 1, 2023
Submitted:
January 1, 2023
Zone or Region:
East North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Silver Star

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
6500
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Observed what appeared to be a natural release wind slab, below silver star; unsure steepness, but was steep (see photo)

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Calm winds, sunny skies, sun crust solar aspects, dry powder sun sheltered

Media

Wind slab avy released below silver star
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