Public Observation #2022-574
Submitted:
January 8, 2022 5:42 PM
Observation Date:
January 8, 2022
Zone or Region:
Central Cascades
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Tam Rim - Playground
None reported
wind loaded avalanche. did not see the slide, but ski tracks lead right into the fracture crown. unsure if anybody went along for the ride. from ski tracks, it looked like the slope fractures at the riders feet and rider was able to ski off the slab. cut across entire slope. slab 8-10" deep (observation from 400 yards away). north to northeast slope. windward side of slope had majorly scoured, wavy snow.