Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
John Meriwether
Observation Date:
January 31, 2021
Submitted:
February 1, 2021
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Tronsen Ridge/ Blewett Pass

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Very little snow (10-15cm) on SW aspects. Upper ridge is wind loaded on NE aspects. (HS 79cm) 1/13 crust with rounding facets sitting on unsupportable crust. Basal facets (DH) on the ground layer. Snow pack is basically rotting but with little slab energy available. See pit attached.

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