Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 5, 2021
Submitted:
February 6, 2021
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Mount Baket NRA

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
Near treeline
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
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Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

One Snowmobiler traversed onto a slope, triggering a slab. He was caught and carried down, parttially burying his sled. The slab propigated 600-900 feet to Skier's left.

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