Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Shane Robinson
Observation Date:
December 13, 2020
Submitted:
December 13, 2020
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Bullion Basin, East Peak and Norse Peak areas.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Windward slopes are scoured to recent ice crust. Lee and cross-loaded slopes have 2-6" of low-density snow with a poor bond to the crust and wind slab properties near ridgeline and in more open slopes. Of note was buried SH (6-9mm) 2" below the surface on a NE sheltered aspect at 6400', moderately reactive to hand shears.

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