Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Nick Pope
Observation Date:
December 12, 2020
Submitted:
December 12, 2020
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Yodelin

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Around lower Yodelin noted extensive surface hoar. Generally 3-10mm, but varied a lot.
After 1pm east winds picked up, knocking snow out of the trees. Ridge top trees were losing their snow. Could see some snow blowing from top of Lichtenburg from a east wind.

Media

Surface hoar around Yodelin, 4200’.
5200’ ridge, treetops losing snow due to east wind.
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