Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Nate H-S
Observation Date:
November 25, 2020
Submitted:
November 26, 2020
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Tye Peak

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5200
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Small storm slabs (4cm deep) as noted in NWAC forecast from same area.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Small storm slab as noted in NWAC forecast from same area. Density changes at 20cm resulted in ECTN14. ECTN22 above rain crust at 35cm. Tests performed on east aspect, 30-degree slope around 5400'. Casually observed that Joe Dellaporta is a human teenage mutant ninja turtle. Creeks are open and early season travel hazards exist.

Media

Open Creek below Tye Peak
Large holes among boulders at 5400'
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