| Trigger | Skier | Remote Trigger | Yes |
| Avalanche Type | Soft Slab | Aspect | Southwest |
| Elevation | 4000ft | Slope Angle | unknown |
| Crown Depth | unknown | Width | unknown |
| Vertical Run | unknown |
Avalanche: Hatcher Pass
Location: Marmot
Drove up for a sunset ski with the dog on microdot. From Fishhook parking lot these two avalanches were in view.
Avalanche Details
Two recent avalanches were observed. In mine parking lot, met fellow skier who described remote triggering the lower avalanche (along skin track of south descending ridge of Marmot) from approximately 30 meters away. Same skier reported seeing a skier trigger the larger avalanche on Marmot ridge proper. No other details were given.
Obvious signs of instability
| Recent Avalanches? | Yes |
| Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
| Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
Observer Comments
recent avalanches and wind event
Weather
Clear skies
14:00 calm to light breeze, E, 8F @ 4500ft
Snow surface
Low density, new snow about 2-4 inches.
Snowpack
known PWL of facets over MF crust
Marmot Ridge
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Lower Marmot, south ridge
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