Public Observation #2021-506

Observation Details

Submitted:
December 20, 2021 8:51 AM
Observation Date:
December 19, 2021
Zone or Region:
Central Cascades
Activity:
Other
Location:
Crag of Doom near Todd Lake

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
D2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
6000
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Witnessed several wet slab avalanches - one of which was released right next to us when a sluff from the top of the cliff landed on the slope and entrained snow. Slid all the way to the bottom of the SE facing slope. Large pinwheels - one was the size of a boulder. Also, a gully to our left also slid in a wet slab avalanche. While the wet heavy snow is in this area, this will be a risk for folks - especially if one stands to be swept into trees or a terrain trap or creek.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Witnessed several wet slab avalanches - one of which was released right next to us when a sluff from the top of the cliff landed on the slope and entrained snow. Slid all the way to the bottom of the SE facing slope. Large pinwheels - one was the size of a boulder. Also, a gully to our left also slid in a wet slab avalanche. While the wet heavy snow is in this area, this will be a risk for folks - especially if one stands to be swept into trees or a terrain trap or creek.