Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

All Observations

Observation Details

Name:
DOD
Observation Date:
February 9, 2021
Submitted:
February 12, 2021
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Stevens Pass

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
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:
near treeline
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
200 meters wide. 1 meter deep. approximate.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Large / wide crown that released due to storm & wind loading. Possibly triggered by cornice release.

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