Observation: NWAC Forecaster

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 7, 2023
Submitted:
March 7, 2023
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Matt Primomo
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Location:
Skyline

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
Isolated
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

Media/Attachments

Crown of a large slab avalanche on a Southerly aspect at 4,700ft. just west of Skyline Rd. This was estimated at 2ft deep, and ran on the Valentines Day Crust.
Profile on a SSW aspect at 4,700ft, adjacent to a skier triggered remote D2 slide from previous couple days. The clean failure layer is the Valentines Day Crust, down 58cm.
Large slab avalanche on the lower rollover of the 'Diving Board' near Skyline Lake. South aspect at 4,600ft
Can you spot the slab? down left near a wind lip. Southeast facing terrain on the west side of Hwy 2.
Debris from a D2 on the lower rollover of the Diving Board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU9lNXAxoZQ&t=1s
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