Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Mason Abbott
Observation Date:
January 7, 2021
Submitted:
January 7, 2021
Zone or Region:
Olympics
Activity:
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Location:
Mt. Ellinor

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

January 7, 2012
Snow Assessment of South Couloir (1/3 the way up)
Elevation: 4526. Partially Cloudy 32 degrees Ferenheit.

Snow Depth: 270cm+
Slope Angle: ~30⁰
2 crust layers at 52cm, 144cm

Compression Test- CTH4 at 55cm below surface, Planar Fracture

Deep Tap Test- DTH17 at 65cm below surface, Planar Fracture

Saw Propagation Test- SPTN 100cm/100cm End

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