Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 24, 2021
Submitted:
January 24, 2021
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Location:
Blewett Pass

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Pit test showed stable snow with a hard sun crust, followed by "powdered sugar" snow. Column test showed a partial fracture at 19 taps, no collapses noticed with ECT except the crust lawyer fracturing vertically

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