Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Aaron Richards
Observation Date:
December 21, 2020
Submitted:
December 21, 2020
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Swift Creek and Cheap Date

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
4600
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Leeward roll over 8” down 40’ across
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Snow from 7:30-9:30 then turning to rain up to Austin Pass. Turning back to snow rain mix up high around 11:30. High winds from the south quickly building new wind slab.

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