Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 28, 2021
Submitted:
January 29, 2021
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Crystal

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
6300ft~
Aspect:
W
Comments:
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

Experienced sensitive cornice conditions and lots of collapsing/whumpfing on W facing slopes/ridgeline

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