Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Reid Wagner
Observation Date:
March 13, 2021
Submitted:
March 13, 2021
Zone or Region:
West Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mt. Pilchuck

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
3600'
Aspect:
W
Comments:

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
4900'
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Appears to be a wind slab avalanche triggered by a cornice fall within the past day or so.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

We traveled to 4900' below the Mt. Pilchuck summit.

Media

photo of the cornice collapse
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