Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
November 15, 2020
Submitted:
November 16, 2020
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Skyline ridge area

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Below treeline
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Several natural avalanches breaking with depth of ~4in. D1 or 1.5. Could trigger releases deeper in the snow pack on test slopes.

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

Saw several small natural avalanches around the skyline ridge area. Skied the low angle NE bowl. Conditions were great, but getting heavier throughout the day.

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