Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Peter sObservation Date:
February 25, 2023Submitted:
February 25, 2023Zone or Region:
West NorthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Mt baker wildernessObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
4600Aspect:
NComments:
North facing aspect, convex feature. Skier triggered avalanche 6-8 inches deep and propagated 10 - 15 ftSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Strong winds formed reactive wind slabs. Conditions changed quickly and new slabs could be observed forming within 1 -2 hours. Swing slabs were reactive to skier load.