Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Brent Lower
Observation Date:
January 18, 2021
Submitted:
January 18, 2021
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Morse Creek Basin - Crystal

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
Size 4: Could destroy a railway car, large truck, several buildings, or a substantial amount of forest
Elevation:
6200’
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Huge crown. May have gone down to 12/29 crust
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

This likely occurred with the rain events of last week. Very large crown. Looks like it may have gone down to 12/29 crust.

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