Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

All Observations

Observation Details

Name:
Steve Ottosen
Observation Date:
April 19, 2023
Submitted:
April 19, 2023
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
jim hill

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6500 ft
Aspect:
N
Comments:
two 8-10 " deep slabs released on steep N slopes. Skier triggered.

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6500 ft
Aspect:
N
Comments:
8-10 " deep. one 20' wide one 40' wide. Slabs sliding on crust in steep terrain.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

8-10 " soft slabs releasing on steep Northers slopes. Running on crust.

Media

Public Field Report: jim hill
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