Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
David Shuer
Observation Date:
January 8, 2023
Submitted:
January 8, 2023
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mount Baker Ski Area- 10 Minute Trees

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
4800
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Skier triggered wind slab off of the ridge above 10 minute trees. ~4 inch crown for 20 feet.

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

Skier triggered wind slab off of the ridge above 10 minute trees. ~4 inch crown for 20 feet.

Media

Public Field Report: Mount Baker Ski Area- 10 Minute Trees
Public Field Report: Mount Baker Ski Area- 10 Minute Trees
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