Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Lyra Pierotti
Observation Date:
March 1, 2022
Submitted:
March 1, 2022
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lichtenberg Mountain

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4600-4800ft
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Numerous avalanches observed at that aspect and elevation.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

We observed numerous avalanches upon arrival at Yodelin at 12pm for an afternoon field education session. Visibility was limited due to low clouds, but we could see that numerous paths on the SE flanks of Lichtenberg Mountain had run up to D2 in size.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wet Slab
Comments: 
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