Public Observation #2022-876

Observation Details

Submitted:
December 8, 2022 10:04 AM
Observation Date:
December 3, 2022
Zone or Region:
Central Cascades
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Elk Mountain

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
D1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Aspect:
E
Comments:
East Face of Elk Mountain
50 feet across
1-1.5 feet deep
100 foot run out

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes