Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Adam Butterfield
Observation Date:
February 27, 2022
Submitted:
February 27, 2022
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Skyline N and E sides

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
4500-500
Aspect:
Comments:
1 unintentionally triggers SS. N side Skyline 5000' 8ft wide, 40cm depth 1 intentionally triggered SS and E side 4500 15ft wide, 10-15cm down

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Widespread
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

Multiple storm slabs observed today

Media

SE Aspect 4000' near Skyline
N Aspect 5000' near Skyline
E Aspect 4500 near Skyline
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