Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

All Observations

Observation Details

Name:
NMS Level 1
Observation Date:
February 26, 2022
Submitted:
February 26, 2022
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Grace Lakes Area

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

All observations made at 4700' in the Grace Lakes area. Detailed observations noted with images.

Media

Surface hoar on the snow surface
Surface hoar under magnification
Decomposing fragments and facets taken about 20cm down in the snowpack
Thin crust on the surface that faced South
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