| Trigger | Skier | Remote Trigger | No |
| Avalanche Type | Wet Loose Snow | Aspect | South Southeast |
| Elevation | 3000ft | Slope Angle | 38deg |
| Crown Depth | unknown | Width | unknown |
| Vertical Run | 100ft |
Avalanche: Turnagain
Location: Sunny side
Toured up moto uptrack on the sunnyside. Strong inversion and sun effect noted on southern and eastern slopes. Roller balls and softening snow in the afternoon, refreeze later in the day. Melt refreeze crust noted below ~2500 feet on all aspects.
Avalanche Details
On S/SE aspects later in the day multiple wet point release were noted/triggered.
Obvious signs of instability
| Recent Avalanches? | No |
| Collapsing (Whumphing)? | Yes |
| Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
Observer Comments
Isolated collapsing on ridge tops
Weather
Bluebird, strong inversion noted, no wind
Snow surface
Firm and crusty low, gradually softening with elevation. Solar effects on S/SE slopes. Shaded slopes above 2500 held soft snow. WIdespread surface hoar observed
Snowpack
No formal snow tests performed. Few collapse on ridge tops, but no other red flags
Rollerballs in Main Bowl
Sunnyside of Seattle Ridge