Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Shane Robinson
Observation Date:
February 27, 2021
Submitted:
February 27, 2021
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Crystal Backcountry

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Propagated full feature and ran full path destroying substantial forest in the valley floor.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

All of the following avalanches were naturals today:

SE aspect of Cement Basin ~6400’ D2 at approx. 11am today.

SE aspect of Bluebell (“Big Daddy” run) ~6400’ D3.5 at approx. noon today.

Numerous Dry Loose size 1 on multiple aspects.

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