Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Matt Messerschmidt
Observation Date:
April 20, 2023
Submitted:
April 20, 2023
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Shuksan, White Salmon Glacier, Winnies Slide

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Other
Size:
Size 4: Could destroy a railway car, large truck, several buildings, or a substantial amount of forest
Elevation:
5600ft
Aspect:
N
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Saw the hanging glacier above White Salmon glacier calve today around 1pm. Impressive reminder to stay climbers right of the protective knob down valley from the glacier, especially during warmer temps.

Lots of evidence of recent smaller activity over the past warm wet storm cycle (multiple D2, varying aspects). Strong winds from the southwest could be seen up high and a small wind slab was set off by another group below Winnies Slide. (D1, maybe 6in x<100ft crown, no one caught).

Media

Hanging glacier above White Salmon Glacier calving.
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