Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Adam Harper
Observation Date:
January 5, 2024
Submitted:
January 5, 2024
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Crystal Silver King

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
1/3 down “Brain Damage”
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Triggered great amount of slough and observed small slabs. At one point, larger slabs.

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

Wind swept snow collected in couloirs on north aspect slope. Significant slough, occasional cracking and several small slabs.

Media

Public Field Report: Crystal Silver King
Public Field Report: Crystal Silver King
Public Field Report: Crystal Silver King
Public Field Report: Crystal Silver King
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