Avalanche: Hatcher Pass

Location: Above Reed Lakes Trail

Date:
Observer:
Joseph Wang
Avalanche Details
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Trigger NaturalRemote Trigger0
Avalanche Type Wet Loose SnowAspect East Southeast
Elevation 3300ftSlope Angle 35deg
Crown DepthunknownWidthunknown
Vertical Rununknown  
Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
Observer Comments

Very heavy wet snow. Creamy mashed potatoes.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

Very sunny. 46 degrees

Snow surface

Slushy wet snow.

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