Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 31, 2020
Submitted:
December 31, 2020
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Baker BC - Swift Creek

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Elevation:
4400’
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Across from parking lot
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Hung out on one of the popular drop-in spots on north aspect of Swift Creek area. Stepped onto the convexity and forced a crack but needed to stomp it pretty hard. Top layer was pretty wet. 10:30 am.

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