Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Kyle Hornor
Observation Date:
December 24, 2020
Submitted:
December 24, 2020
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
west highland bowl

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Dug a test pit on an E facing slope at 5,600 feet. While hard to initiate, got propagation in an extended column test. Surface hoar was found, and the temp gradient in the top 10cm would indicate that the 15cm of new snow is faceting on the most recent rain crust.

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