Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
487
Observation Date:
March 11, 2023
Submitted:
March 11, 2023
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Crystal lakes basin

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5600
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
small releases from snow falling off small cliff. Rollerballs at lower elevations

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Skied w/sw aspects below the throne. Loose dry snow that got progressively heavier. Some roller balls, but no wind slab observed on descent. While skiing, observed some small loose wet avalanches. Also observed wind slabs on the approach to the ridge that were about 10cm thick and did not propagate beyond skis.

Media

Public Field Report: Crystal lakes basin
Windblown snow on nearby slopes

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
Small wind slabs (10cm), but no propagation noted. Significant wind blown snow on slopes nearby.
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