Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Solomon Krevans
Observation Date:
December 18, 2020
Submitted:
December 18, 2020
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lichtenberg SW slope 5000'

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
No
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

A little tricky finding a crossing for the first creek. The second creek crossing went much more smoothly. Toured up to the bench at around 5000' below the southwest slopes of Lichtenburg. Did not observe any natural avalanches or shooting cracks. With jumping was able to feel collapse in the snowpack. Dug a quick pit at 5000'
Working down from the top
Total snow depth -160cm.
160-120cm Fist
120-90cm 4 finger
90cm thin-crust
90-60cm- 1 finger

CT-21 failed a few cm above the crust at 90cm.

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