Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Jon Dreher
Observation Date:
March 18, 2023
Submitted:
March 19, 2023
Zone or Region:
Olympics
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Hurricane Hill Trail

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Middle
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Lots of pinwheels and small wet loose avalanche activity due to sun and warming weather.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Many pinwheels and observations of small wet loose avalanche activity, both naturally occurring and triggered by skiers. Reminder to keep away from edges and be careful on ridge lines due to cornices (see picture).

Media

Public Field Report: Hurricane Hill Trail
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