Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Brendan
Observation Date:
November 12, 2020
Submitted:
November 12, 2020
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Crystal Moutain - Front Side

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Alpine
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Point releases in Powder Bowl

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

As of about 0900 on 11/12....

Widespread surface hoar.

Approx. 1" sun crust well developed below treeline on solar aspects with dry, uncohesive snow below.

Partly sunny to clearing conditions while I was out this morning. No wind.

Media

Surface Hoar - widespread
Loose, uncohesive snow below 1" sun crust
Sun crust present on solar aspects, especially moderate slope angles, flat micro terrain features seemed spared. Didn't get into any steeps.
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