Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Sheel Stueber
Observation Date:
February 13, 2023
Submitted:
February 13, 2023
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Location:
Skyline

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Widespread
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

Toured up skyline. Lower elevations (below 5k) had <6in of snow and I didn't see signs of instability. However, as I got higher and onto some steeper treed terrain, I saw lots of shooting cracks coming out of my skin track and some slab collapses. Seemed like the new snow was fairly reactive on top of yesterday's sun crust on south facing aspects.

Media

Public Field Report: Skyline
Public Field Report: Skyline
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