Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Nate Hough-Snee
Observation Date:
November 27, 2020
Submitted:
November 27, 2020
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
East and southeast aspects to 6900' above Schilling Creek.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Only notable conditions observed we're wind transport as front moved through created and was sculpting wind slabs 20-40cm that overlay a variety of rain and melt-freeze crusts. Upper bowls and cliffs appeared to have run since Wednesday snow event as storm slab and dry loose, although spun in now. HS 180cm at 6800' on west. Cornice drops did not trigger any noteable avalanches at E 6500', although recent wind slab structure exists at ridge line. Wx: clear, calm in sheltered terrain with moderate, largely SW/W winds. -2C at 6000', +2C at 4000'.

Media

Wind transport at 6400' from SW moderate ridgetop winds.
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