Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Rainier Nordic Patrol - Remo Cocco
Observation Date:
March 18, 2023
Submitted:
March 18, 2023
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Tatoosh Range

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Safe travel throughout the day. We observed sun affected crust and wind slabs that were not reactive to skin track tests (5500” NNE wind slab, 5750” NNW on solar crust). We also found pockets of powder on shady north facing slopes. Observed roller balls everywhere, and on the way out at 2pm large tree bombs were coming down on all aspects. At Narada falls, the public reported a natural D2 on E aspect that was preceded by a large boom. We did not confirm this observation.

Media

Public Field Report: Tatoosh Range
Public Field Report: Tatoosh Range
Public Field Report: Tatoosh Range
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