Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Jason Davis
Observation Date:
December 19, 2021
Submitted:
December 20, 2021
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mt. Cashmere

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
7100
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Crown ~150' wide, debris deposited ~250' below crown

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Crown line and debris evident from natural avalanche. There was also evidence of cornices failing naturally and a good deal of previous wind transport along ridge tops. All observed avalanche and cornice failure activity likely occurred on 12-18-21.

Media

Approximate location of crown line and deposition zone shown.
Natural cornice failures
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