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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 6, 2022
Submitted:
February 6, 2022
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Josh Hirshberg
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Location:
Hwy 2, Stevens Pass (E-S-W, 3,600-6,800ft)

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Media/Attachments

Recent wind loading , warm temperatures and sun caused small chunks of cornice to fall from the summit ridge on Rock Mtn. ENE, 6,600ft
Small wet loose avalanches from Feb 5-6th. Rock Mtn, SE, 6,400ft

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Clear

Sunny, warm, with AM temperature inversions to 4,500ft

Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Photos Details
1 Feb 5, 2022
() 		Lichtenberg Mtn
SE 5200ft 		D1.5 WL-Wet Loose N-Natural
Natural wet loose avalanches (up to size D1.5) from Feb 5-6th. Lichtenberg Mtn, SE, 3,700-5,200ft
Natural wet loose avalanches (up to size D1.5) from Feb 5-6th. Lichtenberg Mtn, SE, 3,600-5,400ft
Report
1 Feb 6, 2022
() 		Nason Ridge, Berne Chutes
S ft 		D2 WL-Wet Loose N-Natural Report
Lichtenberg Mtn
Nason Ridge, Berne Chutes

Rollerballs and wet loose avalanches on solar aspects, mainly SE-SW, at all elevations. A couple in the D1.5-2 range. In addition to obs in database, saw D1 wet loose on SE, 6,400ft and small cornice fall on ENE, 6,600ft, both on Rock Mtn. see photos.

Avalanche Problems

Problem Location Distribution Sensitivity Size Comments
Wet Loose
Isolated
Specific
Widespread
Unreactive
Stubborn
Reactive
Touchy
D1
D1.5
D2
D2.5
D3
D3.5
D4
D4.5
D5
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