Public Observation #2022-916

Observation Details

Submitted:
December 30, 2022 5:29 PM
Observation Date:
December 30, 2022
Zone or Region:
Central Cascades
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Todd Lake

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
D1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
7000
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Storm slab broke 12" and 100' wide on a North aspect just below treeline. Did not see any tracks around the crown, possibly naturally triggered during last nights snowfall.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Toured in the Todd Lake zone. 6-8" of heavy new snow. Winds were calm at, and below treeline. Did not observe any evidence of snow transport.