Avalanche

We toured at Paradise, up to McClure Rock. THe slide was observed while driving up the road. Past the nisqually bridge but not quite to the visitor center.

Luke SchwettmanWest Slopes South
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Quick report

Rime indicative of a SE wind Small cornice buildup - Some had sheered / broken off naturally Wind affected snow and small wind loaded pockets

Avalanche

S/SE aspect of Rainier, observed on the road up to paradise. Large slide visible from the road, occured at probably 6000'-7000'. Looked natural as it was under a large Slab face and was concurrent with the recent wind direction.