Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Arroyo
Observation Date:
December 19, 2020
Submitted:
December 19, 2020
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Yodelin

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5200
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Recent avalanche observed off big Chief Mtn

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Past wind loading observed on E aspects in the trees off the back side of Yodelin above 4600 ft. CT1, ECTN1 found failing in the recent wind blow snow ~20cm from the surface.

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