Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 31, 2020
Submitted:
December 31, 2020
Zone or Region:
East South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
South White Pass

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

SE 38 degree slope at 6400ft. Compression test failed on 8th wrist tap. Failure was 40 cm deep on crust layer. Lots of cracking when testing the slope.

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Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wet Loose
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