Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Brianna Hartzell
Observation Date:
January 7, 2023
Submitted:
January 7, 2023
Zone or Region:
East North
Activity:
Driving
Location:
Twisp foothills

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
1800’
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
Numerous natural release wet loose slides have hit the roads, some running to ground and pulling plant and mineral debris into the lanes of traffic.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Avoiding all avalanche terrain today due to multiple red flag conditions: warming, heavy snowfall, and recent avalanches.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wet Loose
Comments: 
It’s 34°, snowing an inch and hour, and continuing to warm.
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