Avalanche

Mount Finn (Skykomish)

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Quick report

On all N and NE aspects off Mount Finn, slopes over about 35 degrees (mostly in gladed tree environments) reliably produced approximately 6" loose slab avalanches. They would run until stopped by trees. This became very predictable and happened in essentially every case where it was expected. Not particularly hazardous today with appropriate hazard management but something to watch out for as it picks up more snow. I believe this was 12/8 morning snow sliding on the 12/7 evening snow on a firmer poorly bonded layer.

Avalanche

Size
D1
Aspect
NE
Trigger
AS
Elevation
5000 ft