Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 4, 2021
Submitted:
April 4, 2021
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mazama dome ridge

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Avoided heavily wind loaded slopes greater than 35°.

Media

Small pit test resulted in an easy fracture on the rain crust from 4/3

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
5-8in deep slab found from pit on northwest aspect near mazama dome. Potentially easy to trigger.
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