Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Elias
Observation Date:
March 14, 2023
Submitted:
March 14, 2023
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
NW side of Table Mtn, above Iceberg lake

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
~5100ft.
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
Natural wind slabs triggered below Table Mtn cliff band (maybe cornice related?), debris ran and triggered larger wind slab on open slope above Iceberg Lake.
Possible occurrence on Monday night or early Tuesday morning.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Viewing out towards Ptarmigan Ridge we could see the widespread wind affected and textured terrain but this was the only natural observed (besides all the wet loose happening on solar aspects).
Fun stuff out there.

Media

Public Field Report: NW side of Table Mtn, above Iceberg lake
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