Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Summer Vogel
Observation Date:
March 17, 2023
Submitted:
March 18, 2023
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Location:
Hex Mountain

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Aspect:
E
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Once on the Hex Mountain trail, walking along the ridge there were a lot of easterly wind slabs, creating cornices. Including a cornice wet loose avalanche.

Media

Public Field Report: Hex Mountain
Public Field Report: Hex Mountain
Public Field Report: Hex Mountain
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