Avalanche

Edith Creek - Paradise Mt. Rainier

Jared JonesWest Slopes South
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Quick report

Low visibility and snow throughout the day, good snow coverage from paradise parking lot. Enjoyed good snow conditions on southern aspects, but observed approx 8cm of new snow accumulated on top of wet ice crystals on east facing aspects which was unstable and was releasing naturally and under uphill/downhill travel.

Avalanche

Natural and skier triggered D1 wet loose avalanches on east aspects near Edith creek around 5800 ft