Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Sam Goff
Observation Date:
February 7, 2021
Submitted:
February 7, 2021
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lanham Lake

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
5800 ft
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Large crown observed in upper bowl above Lanham Lake. Debris in bottom of bowl still visible; some snow appeared to have fallen or blown in on top of debris.

No other natural activity observed; no signs of instability noted while skiing low angle densely treed terrain.

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