Observation: Public

Name:

Jam

Observation Date:

March 5, 2023

Submitted:

March 5, 2023

Zone or Region:

West North

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

South Facing Slopes 4-5k Elevation Westside Hwy 20

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Size:

Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person

Elevation:

4500 ft

Aspect:

S

Comments:

Small-medium soft slab and sluffs seen on steeper south facing slopes around 4500 ft elevation in the westside highway 20 corridor

None reported

Sunnier than expected, snow got heavy and gloppy, forgot the skin wax. Tried to make north side but got tired and spooked by avalanche activity including sluffs, a soft slab, and rollerballs.

Public Field Report: South Facing Slopes 4-5k Elevation Westside Hwy 20