Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Julia
Observation Date:
February 12, 2023
Submitted:
February 12, 2023
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Jove Peak

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
5,800- 5,000
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Crown across south facing aspect of Jove peak. Ran around 12:00 on 2/12/. Observed long running wet loose fans above the slide area in the morning before the crown broke.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Observed roller balls throughout the day and frequent tree bombs in the Union Peak area. Observed roller balls from summit of Jove before the crown broke.

Media

Crown on Jove
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