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Observation Details
Name:
Steven RichardsObservation Date:
March 18, 2023Submitted:
March 18, 2023Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Mt. Rainier - Paradise to Camp MuirObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
LowerAspect:
SEComments:
Small wet loose avalanches, many roller balls with the heat of Saturday. No larger avalanches visible on steeper terrain on the trip up to Muir.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Snow softened substantially at mid and lower elevations from Muir to Paradise throughout the day due to the heat. Some small wet loose visible from the route, and roller balls around Panorama Point. Great skiing and low winds at all elevations.
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