Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Nate Hough-Snee
Observation Date:
January 21, 2022
Submitted:
January 21, 2022
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lichtenberg

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
3000'
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
Wet loose (L-N-R1-D2) as early as 1100 BTL on steep rolls on Lichtenberg.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Nice, calm day with a surface refresh. No wind, no transport, and temps in mid 30s by noon.

Media

Public Field Report: Lichtenberg

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wet Loose
Comments: 
Rapidly warming storm snow turned the day from cold skiing to another spring day.
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