Observation: Public
Observation Details
Observation Date:
December 31, 2020Submitted:
January 1, 2021Zone or Region:
Stevens PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Henry Creek DrainageTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
Below treelineAspect:
SEComments:
Intentional soft slab and wet slab releases with ski cuts and skin tracks. New storm snow was very reactive.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
Below tree lineAspect:
SWComments:
On many terrain features greater than 35 degrees, below tree line, new storm snow slid on the rain crust from 12/21. These wet loose slide paths were observed later in the day on 12/31.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Nearly knee deep snow breaking trail on the FS road approach. New snow became increasingly wet and heavy as the day continued at elevations up to 5500 ft.