Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Anonymous
Observation Date:
April 21, 2023
Submitted:
April 21, 2023
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
mf nooksack

Observed Avalanches

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

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

There was some wind slab in the ATL but it was non reactive where we traveled. New slabs seem to be bonding rapidly but all surface snow was wet up to 5200'

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wet Loose
Comments: 
New snow was very moist with rollerballs naturally triggered with small sun breaks
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