Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Calvin S. Hall IV
Observation Date:
April 12, 2023
Submitted:
April 13, 2023
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Cement Basin

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6400
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Returning from Basin Lake and entering Cement Basin we trigger a three inch wet slab slide.

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6400
Aspect:
S
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Weak layer three inches deep and afternoon sun made the top layer unstable on slopes greater than 30 degrees.

Media

Public Field Report: Cement Basin
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