Public Observation #2022-712

Observation Details

Submitted:
May 10, 2022 8:31 AM
Observation Date:
May 9, 2022
Zone or Region:
Central Cascades
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Southeast Ridge of Broken Top

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
D2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
7800
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Naturally occuring wind slab avalanche on E/SE aspect above treeline -- to lookers left of Pucker Up on Broken Top's SE ridge. Size D1.5-2

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes