Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Jeremy Becker
Observation Date:
January 5, 2021
Submitted:
January 5, 2021
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Yodelin' NW aspect, 4900 ft.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Compression test failed about 8 inches down on hit #14. All new snow.
ECT did not fail (ECTX)

We stayed on slopes generally less than 30 degrees. Not snowing in the morning. Started snowing lightly around 1pm. VERY deep snow, ski penetration about 1 foot breaking trail.
Total snowpack measured at 283cm.

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