Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
DrewObservation Date:
February 8, 2023Submitted:
February 8, 2023Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Snowmobiling/SnowbikingLocation:
Mount Baker, Railroad GradeTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5000’Aspect:
EComments:
D1 slab avalanche on East aspect above tree line. Crown depth 2-3’ with 50’ runout.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Deep powder conditions on bluebird day. Did not notice layers but multiple layers were obvious in the crown and debris field. Those varied from about 2” of loose pow at surface, 6-8” of cohesive snow below, and then another layer beginning at 14” down.
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