Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Luke Dixon
Observation Date:
December 14, 2022
Submitted:
December 14, 2022
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Jove Peak

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5600
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Glide avalanche, hadn’t slid yet; but quite large potential! Not sure if this obs is helpful but I thought it would be worth submitting.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Touring up Jove peak, we found a large glide avalanche waiting to rip above Jove Lake on the N/E aspect of the peak at approximately 5600’.

Media

Public Field Report: Jove Peak
Public Field Report: Jove Peak
Public Field Report: Jove Peak

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Dry Loose
Comments: 
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