Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
evan virnocheObservation Date:
December 15, 2020Submitted:
December 15, 2020Zone or Region:
Stevens PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Stevens PassObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5150Aspect:
NWComments:
Observed a slide triggered by our party coming up the ridge. The area was wind scoured. Approx. 8" crownPhoto:
Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Triggered hiking up an exposed NW facing ridge. Approx 35 degrees and wind at about 15+MPH.
We proceeded to NE terrain an skied trees without issues in 30 degree minus pitch.
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