Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Seth
Observation Date:
February 3, 2021
Submitted:
February 3, 2021
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Artist Ridge

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Above treeline
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
No
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Isolated

Observations

Walking artist ridge heard and felt a settlement.
After further investigation, saw new debris from the cornice and slab.

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